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Nebraska farmer says there’s marginal drought improvement

A Northeast Nebraska farmer says drought conditions have improved slightly ahead of the growing season. “It’s not unlike what we’ve experienced the last couple of years, maybe just a little bit better than it was last year.” Greg Anderson grows soybeans near Newman Grove,... Read More.

NW Arkansas farmer says forage levels good despite drought

A northwest Arkansas livestock producer says his forage levels held up through the winter. Jared Phillips, who raises sheep in Washington County, tells Brownfield, “We were a little worried part of the year where we had a real bad drought here in Arkansas, but... Read More.

An update on drought conditions

The associate director of the Midwest Regional Climate Center says recent rainfall has helped ease drought conditions in parts of the Ohio River Valley. Melissa Widhelm tells Brownfield, “We have some soil moisture that is below what we would like to see,” she says.... Read More.

Wet March could push out drought conditions

A state climatologist says precipitation during March could determine how successful crops will be this season. Ohio’s Aaron Wilson tells Brownfield the many parts of the Cornbelt have not fully recovered from fall drought conditions. “As La Nina wanes this spring, there is a... Read More.

Midwest drought subsiding slightly

A climatologist with the National Drought Mitigation Center says drought conditions in the Corn Belt have recovered somewhat over the winter. Brian Fuchs points to eastern states like Indiana and Ohio. “Over the short term, they’ve done pretty well, but there are still some lingering longer... Read More.

U.S. Drought Monitor staff preparing for NOAA disruptions

A climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center says he’s closely following how staffing cuts at USDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could impact work. Brian Fuchs tells Brownfield, “When we see some of these agencies starting to get some of... Read More.

Drought concerns ahead of 2025 growing season

A climatologist says he’s concerned about precipitation deficits across the Midwest. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says the growing season is rapidly approaching and farmers need more moisture. “Some of these areas over the last four or five years have missed... Read More.

Drought concerns not driving agronomic decisions

The prospect of drought does not seem to be influencing agronomic decisions as farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season.  Stine Seed president Myron Stine says some growers are concerned about dry soils heading into the spring. “Ironically, I don’t see them making huge... Read More.

Snow drought in the Midwest?

A climatologist says many farmers in the Midwest are experiencing a snow drought to start the year. Justin Glisan is with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and says, “Anywhere from 14-to-20 inches below average. Statewide totals through the season is about... Read More.
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