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No federal disaster aid for southern IL dam collapse, flooding

Farmers in southern Illinois are finding out why a strong farm safety net is important this year. “We are at about 14 inches of rain for July.” State Representative Charlie Meier’s family has farmed ground in Washington County for generations. “We’ve had 180 acres... Read More.

Flooding forces evacuations in southern IL

Some residents of the southern Illinois town of Nashville had to be rescued from their homes Tuesday due to extreme flooding. The Washington County Emergency Management Agency said in a release over six inches of rain Monday and Tuesday led to the overtopping of... Read More.

Crop loss not anticipated as Missouri River flooding continues

A climatologist says he doesn’t expect significant crop loss despite the recent heavy rains. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there has been some flooding along the Missouri River corridor. “It will be interesting to see if the flows on the... Read More.

Heavy rains and flooding cause some NE crop damage

A crop insurance agent in southeast Nebraska says recent heavy rains and flooding have caused some crop damage in the state. “Some of the crop is 100% gone, depending on the stage.” Ruth Gerdes with the Auburn Agency Crop Insurance tells Brownfield some of... Read More.

Disaster aid requests in aftermath of Upper Midwest flooding

Federal disaster aid has been requested for farmers impacted by flooding in the Upper Midwest. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley visited Spencer in northwest Iowa last week and said Congress stands ready to help. “For instance, I led the entire Iowa delegation to a letter... Read More.

NW MO farmers prep for Missouri River flooding

A farmer in northwest Missouri says grain and equipment are being moved and levees are being checked in preparation for flooding along the Missouri River. Travis Milne farms in Holt County. Milne tells Brownfield he’s been pumping water from recent rains out of the... Read More.

SD farmers affected by flooding encouraged to contact FSA

The state executive director with South Dakota’s Farm Service Agency says the southeast part of the state has experienced some crop losses from the flooding in late June. Steve Dick tells Brownfield “we’re hearing reports that as much as 30% of the acres in... Read More.

Flooding likely to impact river navigation

An Army Corps of Engineers official says the flooding in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin will likely create some navigation problems on the upper Mississippi River. Alan Marshall with the Rock Island District office tells Brownfield flooding in Minnesota and Wisconsin is where most of... Read More.

Flooding results in livestock losses

Flooding in the Upper Midwest is resulting in livestock losses. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association president Jake Thompson tells Brownfield the southwest corner of the state is most effected. “With this drastic change in cool to hot and the water stresses, we did have a... Read More.

Upper Midwest flooding impacts on ag supply chain

Impacts of flooding in the Upper Midwest could be felt by the ag supply chain for some time to come. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says while damage is being assessed, what’s been seen so far is cause for concern. “Some of... Read More.

SD crop conditions decline following heavy rains, flooding

A farmer in southeast South Dakota says the recent rains have delayed any fieldwork possible in the last week. “Last week, we had anywhere from 9 to 11 inches of rain.” Matt Bainbridge from Davison County tells Brownfield it was awkward timing for rain.... Read More.

Naig says flooding in NW Iowa “not seen since 1993”

Iowa’s Ag Secretary says farmers in the northwest part of the state are experiencing historic flooding not seen since 1993. Mike Naig says while the forecast is showing a reprieve from additional rainfall, those downstream need to be prepared as water heads south. In... Read More.
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