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Wet 2011 Here, But Bone Dry For Some

By Andrea Michalenicz
January 8, 2012 Updated Jan 8, 2012 at 11:21 PM EDT

While the Twin Tiers experienced record rainfall amounts in 2011 for the entire year, some places were at the other end of this spectrum. You may recall hearing about the severe drought in Texas. It was the state's driest year on record. It's had many affects on crops statewide, most notably on peanuts. The price of peanut butter increased at the end of 2011 due to damaged crops. Here's a closer look at the year Texas endured: Read More

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