Drought conditions in the Midwest of lessened from last week to this week. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, last week 18% of the region was abnormally dry and this week just over 11% was in the same category, with most of the dry areas being in southern Missouri. Iowa is experiencing no drought conditions at this time. At this time last year, nearly 20% of the Hawkeye State was abnormally dry.