The Midwest Flooding Has Killed Livestock, Ruined Harvests and Has Farmers Worried for Their Future

The Midwest Flooding Has Killed Livestock, Ruined Harvests and Has Farmers Worried for Their Future
Waters rise on the Elkhorn River south of Arlington, Neb., on March 15, 2019. Nati Harnik/AP
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Farmers in parts of Nebraska and Iowa had precious little time to move themselves from the floodwaters that rushed over their lands last week, so many left their livestock and last year’s harvest behind.

Now as they watch the new lakes that overtook their property slowly recede, some have a painfully long time to reflect: They lost so much, staying in business will be a mighty struggle.