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Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come Southern Farm Network
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Southern Kansas grower says September rainfall helped improve crop and farmer mentality
A farmer in south-central Kansas says much-needed September rain helped improve his double crop beans. Rick Schlender tells Brownfield… “We may have better double crop beans than full season beans on some of the dryland,” says. “Irrigated wise, I don’t know, we weren’t affected by the heat as badly throughout the summer and of course…
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USDA declares another drought disaster across several states
The USDA FSA has declared a federal emergency in several counties in Ohio and Kentucky due to extreme drought conditions. Southern Ohio farmer Greg Corcoran says the drought triggered an early harvest. “We’re probably about 3 weeks ahead of schedule, so we hit it pretty hard, caught about as much as we could harvest,” he…
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Low Mississippi River levels on threepeat
Lower Mississippi River levels are still low in the new crop marketing season. “That’s a threepeat none of us are excited to observe.” Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says low water levels have happened on the river each year since 2022. And despite the recent precipitation from Hurricane Helene “we’re still in a…
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Hurricane Helene: First Ag Damage Reports Are Bleak
Hurricane Helene: First Ag Damage Reports Are Bleak Morning Ag Clips –
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Firefighters assisted by citizens with farm equipment to put out brush fire
Forest Grove firefighters assisted by citizens with farm equipment to put out brush fire KOIN.com
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Dryness limiting producer gains in Michigan
The President of the Michigan Farm Bureau says crops have been maturing at a hyper speed. Carl Bednarski tells Brownfield, “It’s dry and the commodities are dry.” “We’re seeing some beans coming into single digits for moisture, and the farmers are adding it up and it’s like, wow look how much money I’m losing just…
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Assessing Hurricane Helene’s Effects on the Horticulture Industry
Assessing Hurricane Helene’s Effects on the Horticulture Industry Greenhouse Grower
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FEMA surges resources for Helene recovery as death toll rises to at least 135
FEMA surges resources for Helene recovery as death toll rises to at least 135 Spectrum News 1
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GFB President Tom McCall Statement on Hurricane Helene
MACON, Ga. – Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall issued the following statement in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to all Georgians facing the devastation of Hurricane Helene. While we are still assessing the extent of its impact, this storm has already disrupted lives and caused significant damage, particularly…
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A Better U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship Is Coming, Ag Economist Predicts
A Better U.S.-Mexico Trade Relationship Is Coming, Ag Economist Predicts Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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The Average Time for First Frosts is Upon Us
The Average Time for First Frosts is Upon Us DTN The Progressive Farmer
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A mild to unseasonably warm, largely dry pattern ahead for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with areas from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains having the greatest likelihood of experiencing warm weather. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across much of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather along and east of a line from southeastern…
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Dry Fall
LINCOLN, Neb. — With dry conditions this fall, Nebraska livestock producers face several challenges, particularly regarding pasture health, alfalfa harvest timing, and late-seeded annual forages. Drought reduces forage growth and quality, making pastures more vulnerable to overgrazing. This causes long-term damage to plant health and slows regrowth. To avoid this, adjust grazing rotations to allow…
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Agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene continue to mount in North Florida
Agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene continue to mount in North Florida WUSF
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Fla. Ag Sector Asked to Share Impacts of Storm
Fla. Ag Sector Asked to Share Impacts of Storm Morning Ag Clips –
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Dry weather causes safety problems for Minnesota farmers as combine fires increase
Dry weather causes safety problems for Minnesota farmers as combine fires increase CBS News
