VOICED: US drought woes ripple across food chain

The video discusses the severe drought affecting cornfields in Oakville, Illinois, and the broader US cornbelt. Farmers face stunted or dead crops, with only a small percentage of fields being irrigated. The drought, the worst since the 1950s, has led to soaring prices for corn and soybeans, impacting food costs and exports. The US Department of Agriculture predicts a rise in supermarket prices, and the effects are expected to ripple globally. Farmers are trying to salvage crops, but the drought's impact may last for years.

What predictions does the US Department of Agriculture make regarding supermarket prices?

In what ways are farmers attempting to cope with the drought's impact?