Long Drought Affects Farmers in Southwestern US

drought – n. a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain

agriculture – n. farming

crops – n. plants that are grown and gathered, such as grains, fruits and vegetables

insurance – n. an agreement in which a person makes regular payments to a company and the company promises to pay money if the person is injured or dies, or to pay money equal to the value of something (such as a house or car) if it is damaged, lost, or stolen

economy – n. the system by which money, industry and trade are organized