The ongoing drought poses severe risks to both crop yields and livestock. Farmers in the Midwest are experiencing reduced planting opportunities for crops like corn and sorghum due to insufficient rainfall. In the West, low reservoir levels threaten water supplies for farms that produce a significant portion of the nation's leafy greens. Small, family-run farms are particularly vulnerable, as they may need to reduce crop production or switch to less water-intensive crops. The drought is also straining groundwater resources, potentially leading to long-term environmental and economic consequences.