During the past week – the drought worsened in some parts of the mid-U.S. from hot, dry conditions. In Texas – October usually is the third-wettest month – but according to the Drought Monitor report that came out this week – this October became the ninth-driest for the state since 1895. Oklahoma also recorded above-normal temperatures and little to no rain – while the drought also expanded in Kansas and Nebraska. In those states – the new winter wheat crop’s growth has been delayed with low soil moisture levels deterring normal plant development. Grazing pastures also remain poor for livestock. As of November 6th – 59.48-percent of the U.S. is suffering from moderate drought – at least – which is down from 60.16-percent. However – the regions under extreme or exceptional drought has gone up .32-percent to 19.36 from 19.04. Eighty-three-point-94-percent of the High Plains region is covered by severe drought – which has increased by .07-percent from a week ago.