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Is El Niño to Thank for the Recent Rains in the Drought-Stricken Plains?
Is El Niño to Thank for the Recent Rains in the Drought-Stricken Plains?

Farmers in the Southern Plains are finally starting to see much-needed moisture hit their fields. It may be too late for winter wheat, but it’s a hopeful sign for those needing the rain to even plant summer crops.

How the $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Package Might Impact Your Operation
How the $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Package Might Impact Your Operation

Text of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package was released early Tuesday morning. The Senate will vote first and intends to pass the measure before Thursday, leaving the House no time to demand changes.

Devastating Drought: Texas Farmers Say 2021 Drought Already Rivals 2011
Devastating Drought: Texas Farmers Say 2021 Drought Already Rivals 2011

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows from North Dakota to Texas, all the way west to California, the most severe levels of drought didn’t ease across the U.S. this past week. 

Frozen Dinosaur: Farmer Finds Huge Alligator Snapping Turtle Under Ice
Frozen Dinosaur: Farmer Finds Huge Alligator Snapping Turtle Under Ice

On a harsh winter day in 2018, Robbie Polk chanced upon a dinosaur suspended in ice.

American Treasure: Pole Vaulting Farmer, 77, is a Living Legend
American Treasure: Pole Vaulting Farmer, 77, is a Living Legend

Cook Holliday, 77, is a legendary pole vaulting farmer and an American treasure hiding in plain sight.

In Louisiana, local prices signal the market is positioning for supply disruptions from the storm as shipping is grinding to a halt along the southern reaches of the Mississippi River.
Storm Delivers Latest Blow to Farm Economy as Elevators Shut

America’s agricultural economy is bracing for yet another hit as Tropical Storm Barry barrels toward Louisiana, with grain elevators, cotton fields and cane crops in its projected path.

Ed Barnes, senior director of Agriculture and Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, says technological change is occurring at a rapid pace. “The technology to do all these things is already here,” Barnes adds. “We want to piece it together.”
Ultra-low Gossypol Cottonseed Gets Boost

USDA-APHIS is considering non-regulated status for a particular type of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed (ULGCS) containing technology that could expand the feed and food markets for cottonseed.

Hurricane Harvey Cost Texas $200 Million in Ag Losses
Hurricane Harvey Cost Texas $200 Million in Ag Losses

Texas lost more than $200 million in crop and livestock losses, according to economists with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Pro Farmer's Monday Morning Wake Up Call

Rain and cold temps are expected to keep many farmers out of the field this week.

Drought Monitor Reflects Expansion Across Iowa

The drought areas of Iowa increased by eight percentage points from last week.

Drought Outlook: Further Improvement for Eastern Edge of Drought Area

But a large drought footprint will remain in place across the western states.

Drought Monitor Reflects Slight Nationwide Improvement

Still reflects more than half of continuous U.S. covered by drought.

Sunday's NWS 6-10 Day: Cool and Wet Across Bulk of Corn Belt

Forecast raises concerns about planting delays.

Drought Monitor Reflects Slight Drought Improvement

While drought improved in many areas, the Southern Plains saw slight expansion.

Extended Outlook Warm Across Plains and Southern Corn Belt

Seasonal Drought Outlook calls for some drought improvement across areas of the Plains.

Drought Monitor: Drought Worsens Across Texas

Texas moves backwards, with 12.88% of the state covered by exceptional drought.

NWS 6-10 Day: Warmth to Return to Western Corn Belt

Normal precip expected across most of the Corn Belt.

NWS 6-10 Day: More Favorable Conditions for Midwest Planting

Forecast calls for below-normal precip for bulk of Corn Belt.

Further Drought Improvement Noted Across Midwest

Drought Monitor reflects 60.21% of the nation still covered by some form of drought.

NWS 6-10 Day Calls for Warmer Temps Across Corn Belt

Drier conditions expected in the western Corn Belt, while wet condition to continue in the eastern Belt.

NWS 6-10 Day Features Below-Normal Precip Entering Western Corn Belt

Cooler-than-usual conditions to linger into month's end.

Extended Outlook Warm Across Plains and Midwest

Seasonal Drought Outlook a broken record for Southern Plains.

Drought Monitor Reflects Further Drought Improvement

But a majority of the country is still covered by some form of drought.

One-Third of U.S. Drought-Free

Drought monitor notes that 34.96% of contiguous U.S. is drought-free -- little changed from last week.

Extended Weather Outlooks Signals Improved Moisture for Central and Eastern Corn Belt

But western Corn Belt not included in forecast for above-normal precip.

Martell: Wet and Cold Pattern to Persist Across Midwest

Temps expected to be 10 to 15 degrees below normal over the near-term.

Soybean Export Sales Continue to Surge

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Martell: Heartland Drought Resolving in a Stormy Winter

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

Drought Monitor Reflects Minor Improvement Across Central and Southern Plains

Central and Southern Plains still covered by drought.

Weekly Corn & Wheat Export Sales Above Expectations

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Glauber Expects Return to Normal Yields in 2013-14

USDA's Chief Economist highlights expectations for record corn and soybean production in 2013.

Further Drought Improvements Across Eastern Corn Belt

Focus turns to mending drought across the western Corn Belt.

Martell: HRW Rain Chances Increasing

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

Martell: Shift in South American Weather Pattern

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

Corn Export Sales Disappoint, Soybeans Top Expectations

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Drought Monitor: Little Change Across Upper Plains and Midwest

Slight improvement noted in the South.

Palmer Drought Index: Precip Deficits Remain Wide Across Plains, WCB

Precip deficits also remain wide across northern Illinois and northern Indiana.

CPC: Drought to Persist West of Mississippi River

But more drought relief coming to the eastern Corn Belt.

Soybean Sales Exceed Expectations

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Soybean Export Sales Top Expectations & Week-Ago

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

CPC: Midwest and Plains Drought to 'Persist'

Above-normal temps expected across the bulk of the country on average the remainder of the year.

Corn Harvest Advances to 26% Complete

USDA crop progress and condition report highlights.

Corn & Soybean Export Sales Match Expectations

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Soybean Export Sales Top Expectations; Corn Falls Short

USDA Weekly Export Sales Report highlights.

Report Snapshot: Prospective Plantings & Grain Stocks

Key figures from this morning's reports.

2011 Texas Agricultural Drought Losses Total $7.62 Billion

Texas agricultural losses due to the 2011 drought reached a record $7.62 billion, making it the most costly drought in history.

Corn, Wheat Export Sales Top Expectations

Soybean sales were well below expectations.

Soybean Export Sales Top Already-High Expectations

Corn and wheat sales matched expectations.