In early July on Leon Enfield's dairy farm in Frederick County, Maryland, there is dirt where there should be lush fields of corn, barley and alfalfa to feed the herd. There is no rain in sight as temperatures in much of the eastern United States approach or surpass 100 degrees, exacerbating a drought forecasters say is well into its third summer. And yet away from farm fields, the food to be found in grocery stores and on produce stands still looks ripe and seems plentiful as East Coast farmers reach the peak of their season.
Prices are stable, too.
But such apparent normalcy is deceptive, says a Maryland agricultural agent, because the drought isn't the only record-setting trend farmers have to contend with. It's not there yet, but it has that potential. Pages will open in a new browser window External sites are not endorsed by CNN Interactive. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.