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The Extracellular Water Feed Anomaly
WATERTOWN, Wis. — In agriculture, rain typically poses two major pain points: challenges to field traffic and harvesting timelines. As most of Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin are well above long-term average rainfalls this time of year, the Midwest’s 2024 growing season has not only included extreme amounts of moisture but also offered up an…
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Corn and soybeans thrive despite weather woes
Corn and soybeans thrive despite weather woes Farms.com
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Crop conditions are holding steady
Crop conditions are holding steady, according to this week’s Crop Progress Report RFD-TV
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Beryl brings tornadoes, rain to Arkansas but leaves most row crops unscathed
Beryl brings tornadoes, rain to Arkansas but leaves most row crops unscathed Farm Talk
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Sustained Heat Impacts Northwest Regional Crop Progress and Condition
OLYMPIA, Wash. — There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork in Oregon, down from 6.6 days the previous week. Benton, Marion, and Polk Counties reported damage to berry crops due to the recent hot and dry conditions. Some harvest activities were paused or pursued in the late evening, as it was too hot during the…
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Weeklong heat wave loosens grip slightly on US Southwest but forecasters still urge caution
Weeklong heat wave loosens grip slightly on US Southwest but forecasters still urge caution Yahoo News Canada
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Missouri’s extreme weather changes make farming more difficult
Missouri’s extreme weather changes make farming more difficult KY3
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Majority of Arkansas’s row crops intact after Beryl
Majority of state’s row crops intact after Beryl storm Pine Bluff Commercial
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Nutrient loss occurring in wet areas of Corn Belt
Nutrient loss is occurring in the wettest parts of the Corn Belt. AgroLiquid national agronomist Stephanie Zelinko says excess rains have resulted in delayed planting and replant situations. “As I travel the country, crops just aren’t progressing as quickly as they normally would. And that just leads to other challenges as far as nutrient management,…
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Tennessee crop conditions continue to slide
Tennessee crops continue to deteriorate with high heat, humidity, and limited precipitation. USDA says cotton is 84 percent squared, 32 percent setting bolls, and 50 percent good to excellent. Corn is 81 percent silking, 30 percent in the dough stage, and condition is rated 56 percent good to excellent. Soybeans are 98 percent emerged, 61…
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Consistent rains help Indiana crop progress
A Purdue agronomist says consistent rains helped crop progress across the state. Dan Quinn tells Brownfield rainfall helped the drought ridden areas. “We’ve had heavy rainfall, but a lot of the areas in the state needed it,” he says. “A lot of the farmers were commenting that they may not have to irrigate for a…
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Flooding & Storm Recovery: Next Steps For Farmers
MONTPELIER — Please contact the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets if you have any flood-related questions, concerns, or want to talk about your situation. You may reach us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 802-828-2430. What farmers affected by flooding should do now: Document damage to your farm from flooding and severe…
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USDA figures: Global wheat production to rise
USDA figures: Global wheat production to rise The Weekly Times
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Reporting Storm Damage on Farms – It Matters
SOUTHWEST, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension reminds farms affected by recent storm damage to document and share any impacts the weather may have had on their home or business. Reporting storm damage matters and Cornell Cooperative Extension is one of the many agencies available to help provide support and resources to farms. Farms are encouraged to DOCUMENT…
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After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges
After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges News-Press Now
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Wet weather prompts more drone use
The unusually wet Midwestern weather has many farmers using drones instead of conventional machinery. Jeramy Williams with American Drone says, “Luckily, we can bring a tool that allows us to get the job done for them, even despite this kind of weather.” Williams tells Brownfield he’s been busy serving farms that have a lot of…
