51.   Dry conditions are particularly a concern for the corn crop, which is in its critical pollination stage, analysts said.

52.   During the warmth of the afternoon, isolated showers will form in the interior Southeast while dry conditions prevail farther north.

53.   Dry conditions will remain across northern Maine, however, as high pressure deflects moisture south of the area.

54.   Dry conditions will stretch across the South Saturday from the Southwestern deserts to the Southeast.

55.   Elsewhere, generally dry conditions will cover the Great Plains, though patchy light snow will affect western sections late in the day.

56.   Epimediums thrive in all types of shade, including the dry conditions under a Norway maple, and compete well with tree roots.

57.   Elsewhere, rain will arrive near the Pacific Northwest coast by evening while mild and dry conditions cover California and Nevada.

58.   Even with extremely dry conditions, trips into the desert at this time of year still are beautiful.

59.   Elsewhere, soybean futures held steady as traders waited to see whether rain would ease dry conditions in South America.

60.   Even without the hot weather, the current dry conditions are dangerous enough.