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Rains have passed; flood continues

A southeastern Illinois farmer says his area continues feeling the effects of recent torrential rains across the Ohio River Valley. “Four or five days, maybe even a couple days longer than that, before it actually reaches its peak.” Jeff Scates, who grows corn and... Read More.

Excessive rains flood Missouri Bootheel fields

Missouri Bootheel farmer Rance Daniels says some of his recently planted rice fields are underwater following the excessive rains over the last week. “We had 10.5 to 12 inches of rain in my area and north of me, up around Bernie and Dexter, I... Read More.

Heavy rains and flooding likely to impact Arkansas’ crops

Northeast Arkansas farmer Derek Haigwood says he had a pretty decent start to this year’s planting season. “My family, all in all, probably had about 750 acres of rice planted and probably 900 acres of corn planted,” he says.  According to the latest Crop... Read More.

Heavy rains and flooding delay planting progress

Planting delays are likely to continue as much of Kentucky continues to battle historic flooding. Caleb Ragland farms in the central part of the state. “I just hope that there’s some left for the critical growing season throughout the later spring and summer,” he... Read More.

Spring rains can help alleviate dry conditions

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.