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Windy, milder weather on the Plains, showers develop; still cool crisp in the eastern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, this week’s freezes have largely ended the Midwestern growing season. However, with 94% of the U.S. corn crop fully mature and 95% of the nation’s soybeans dropping leaves, there should be negligible impact. Meanwhile, ongoing dryness continues to limit moisture availability for winter grains and cover crops. In Illinois, 33% of…
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Hurricane Science: Key Advances in Tracking the Deadly Storms
Hurricane Science: Key Advances in Tracking the Deadly Storms History
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Frost and freeze impacts during harvest
An AgriGold agronomist says heavy frost and freeze warnings could reduce yield across the state. Steven Heightchew is based in southern Indiana. “Usually at a quarter milk line, you’re looking at anywhere from a one to five or six percent yield loss,” he says. “Frost will kill the tissue that it’s on, but it won’t necessarily kill…
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Weather relief to come slowly
Weather relief to come slowly World Grain
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AccuWeather: Another Mild Winter Ahead for Parts of the U.S.
On the heels of one of the warmest summers on record, AccuWeather long-range experts are forecasting a mild winter with above-average temperatures in three dozen states. The U.S. recently had its warmest winter season on record last December through February, and much of the country will see mild temps again. “We will likely have a…
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Hurricanes impact US and Mexico agriculture, disrupting food supply chain
Hurricanes impact US and Mexico agriculture, disrupting food supply chain FreshPlaza.com
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A drier week is helping harvest progression
A southeastern Indiana farmer says dry conditions have helped speed up harvest. Ben Kron says they should wrap up soon. “We’re on the downhill slide now,” he says. “We’re hoping to maybe get done this week. We should as long as we can kind of hold and keep everything together.” According to the latest crop progress and…
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‘Moisture Opportunity’ Is On Its Way To The Plains
‘Moisture Opportunity’ Is On Its Way To The Plains Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Early Week Freeze Not a Concern; Dry Conditions Persist
(FARGO, ND) — With how dry and warm it has been in many parts of the Plains and Corn Belt the last month, this week’s early week frost and freeze event is not that big of a concern for late season crops. The continued dryness, however, is a concern according to Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric…
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Showers (some snow) around the Great Lakes region; a “November feel” across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, freezes occurred early Tuesday in many Midwestern locations from the upper Mississippi Valley westward, effectively ending the growing season in those areas. However, recent warm, dry conditions have assisted with crop maturation, minimizing concerns about this later-than-average first freeze. Chilly weather covers the remainder of the Corn Belt, with a few…
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Analysis-AI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disaster
Analysis-AI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disaster AOL
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3 Big Things Today
3 Big Things Today, October 15, 2024 Successful Farming
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Temperatures Plunge 30 Degrees in Hours for 4 States
Temperatures Plunge 30 Degrees in Hours for 4 States MSN
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Warm, Dry Weather Dampens Wheat Planting Hopes in Kansas
Warm, Dry Weather Dampens Wheat Planting Hopes KSAL
