Source: Rhonda Garrison, SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 12/9/16

In the latest drought monitor from the Drought Mitigation Center for conditions through Tuesday morning, North Carolinas abnormally dry conditions increased slightly from the previous week from 51.89 to 52.07%.  The area of the state in moderate drought also increased from 32.61 to 33.33%.  

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