Southeast Has Taken Over as the New Drought Hotspot Randall Weiseman May 16, 2012 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Weather USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says that our farmers and ranchers are right in the midst of the new drought hotspot. Download Audio Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Related Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024