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Harvesting to beat the storm

A northeast Arkansas farmer is scrambling to get as much harvest completed as he can before Hurricane Helene moves north. Derek Haigwood says it’s never a good time for a storm of this magnitude. “We’re so close to having our corn finished, and we’re... Read More.

Power Update from Wednesday Night Windstorm

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. —  All customers of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities who lost power in Wednesday night's windstorm have it back. The last of the power to be restored, just to the southwest of McPherson,... Read More.

MN farmer: a perfect storm coming for ag

The House Ag Committee took a closer look at the farm financial situation in a hearing on Tuesday. Southern Minnesota farmer and Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Dana Allen-Tully told lawmakers unless economic conditions change, there will be a perfect storm that won’t be... Read More.

Perfect storm for white mold susceptibility

An agronomist for DEKALB Asgrow says conditions have been ripe for white mold pressure in soybeans. Michigan’s Doug George tells Brownfield, “It was the perfect storm, particularly for white mold, because we got the heavy rains during a time period when the flowers were... Read More.

Derecho tears through Indiana last week leaving storm damage

Farmers and agronomists continue to access crop damage from the derecho that moved through parts of Indiana last week. Purdue Extension’s Dan Quinn says the long term impact will depend… “The main thing that we’re really watching now is from the corn plant side,... Read More.

Soybeans, corn up on oversold signals, storm damage concerns

Soybeans were higher on speculative and technical buying. June’s NOPA member crush was record large for the month, reflecting the solid margins, and storm damage is probable in parts of the Midwest following a derecho. That storm damage is expected to show up, at... Read More.

Late Wednesday Night Storm Claims Life of Holyrood Man

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — Severe winds blasted central Kansas late Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, claiming the life of a Holyrood man.According to the Russell County Sheriff's office, 64-year-old Christopher Montoya was found deceased... Read More.

Storm Recovery Update for Hutchinson

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Last night's severe thunderstorm caused significant damage throughout our city. The City Manager, Public Works Director, Forestry Superintendent, and Street Superintendent are currently forming an evaluation team to assess the extent... Read More.

Hutch and Halstead Sunday Storm Updates

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson City officials are evaluating the extent of damage from last night's high winds and determine response plans.The most important thing to note is Hutchinson residents will be responsible for their... Read More.

Storm Fury on the Plains to be Held in Hutchinson Feb. 8

By Reno County KS Local Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Attend this free, educational opportunity to learn more about storms and severe weather safety by going to the "Storm Fury on the Plains" training presented by Reno County Emergency Management and the... Read More.