Dozens of farmers markets in Oklahoma were without vendors months earlier than had been expected because their bounty was so meager , said Nathan Kirby of the state 's Department of Agriculture , a year after closing even earlier due to similarly hot , arid conditions . Millions were affected and thousands were killed in the 1930s ' Dust Bowl era . Experts say we 're a long way from a Dust Bowl repeat , but note major challenges . New tools and techniques have made it easier for us to survive , with limits . As one expert specializing in drought mitigation says , ` ` ' Nature holds all the cards ''
Millions were affected and thousands were killed in the 1930s ' Dust Bowl era . Experts say we 're a long way from a Dust Bowl repeat , but note major challenges . New tools and techniques have made it easier for us to survive , with limits . As one expert specializing in drought mitigation says , ` ` ' Nature holds all the cards ''