Greater Sensitivity to Drought Accompanies Maize Yield Increase in the U.S. Midwest

Short summary

Maize yields in the U.S. Midwest have become more sensitive to drought, even as overall yields have increased. This heightened sensitivity is linked to agronomic changes like higher sowing densities, which boost average yields but not resilience to dry conditions.

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