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Ongoing flooding Ohio Valley, southward as warm, dry weather builds across the Plains

Friday, April 11

Across the Corn Belt, cool, damp, mostly cloudy weather is slowing or halting spring fieldwork. Rain showers are affecting several areas, including still-flooded lowlands in the Ohio Valley. By April 6, oat planting was 15 to 20% complete in several Midwestern States, including Iowa,... Read More.

Early spring for some SD farmers, dry conditions affect wheat

Monday, April 7

It’s been an early spring for some farmers in South Dakota. Chet Edinger farms in Davison County says the spring wheat got planted in March and some fertilizer has been applied. “We got a lot of stuff done and then, the rain came at... Read More.

Spring rains can help alleviate dry conditions

Thursday, April 3

Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn says the recent rains are welcome and more is needed across a mostly dry state. “We are hopeful we’ll get more nice, gentle spring rains that will help pastures grow and be plentiful for hay cutting, but we also... Read More.

Dry conditions will stick around western Corn Belt

Thursday, March 27

A state climatologist says timely rains will be crucial as the drought situation expands in South Dakota. Laura Edwards with South Dakota State University Extension says there’s already a moderate drought in effect for the entire state as spring planting begins. “We’ve already seen... Read More.

Dry conditions likely to affect wheat

Wednesday, March 26

A farmer in south central South Dakota says widespread dryness has been good for spring fieldwork, but not good for winter wheat emergence. Bryan Jorgensen says “it went in last fall very dry. We haven’t had significant moisture since September. The winter wheat crop... Read More.

Iowa farmer prepares for “dry” growing season

Thursday, March 20

A northeast Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about dry conditions heading into the growing season. “We’ve had maybe two inches of snow in my yard all winter,” said Mark Mueller of Waverly. Mueller says November was when his last measurable rain event occurred. “Just... Read More.

Dry bean market disruptions likely

Tuesday, March 18

A dry bean marketer says he’s concerned about how tariff threats will impact global dry bean markets. Chaise Wilson with Star of the West Milling Company tells Brownfield Mexico is the number one buyer of U.S. dry beans and any retaliation would have far-reaching... Read More.

Dry conditions improve, but deep impacts linger

Thursday, February 27

Missouri’s state climatologist says the above average snowfall this winter recharged some soil moisture, but it hasn’t completely fixed deficit caused by previous drought in the state. Zach Leasor says the three years of drought is showing up in subsoil and some areas have... Read More.

Dry winter causes some concern

Tuesday, February 4

A farmer in northeastern Iowa says the dry winter has him a bit concerned. Bob Hemesath, who raises corn and hogs outside of Decorah, tells Brownfield, “As much as I don’t mind not having snow, we have been dry.” He says, “We did get... Read More.

Dry Lake Brewing: Crafting More Than Just Beer for a Cause

Wednesday, April 24

By Dry Lake Brewing GREAT BEND, Kan. — In the spirit of community and charity, Dry Lake Brewing stepped up in a remarkable way at the 18th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala. They offered a one of a kind "Brew with a Brewmaster" package,... Read More.