There are varying types of status clouds such as </span>Cumulonimbus clouds, Cumulus clouds, and <span>Stratocumulus clouds.
</span><span>Cumulonimbus are heavy and dense low-level clouds, extending high into the sky in towers, plumes or mountain shaped peaks. </span> <span>Cumulus clouds are detached cauliflower-shaped clouds usually spotted in fair weather. </span> Stratocumulus clouds are l<span>ow-level clumps or patches of cloud varying in color from bright white to dark grey. They normally have well-defined bases and some parts much darker than others. They can be joined together or have gaps between them. Stratocumulus clouds can be present in all types of weather conditions, from dry settled weather to light rain and snow. </span>
Farmers were asked to increase production just as the manpower requirements of the war and higher paying jobs in defense industries were greatly reducing the number of farm workers – placing the successful harvest of the nation's food and fiber supply in jeopardy.