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Brutal Blast of Cold Set to Bring Widespread Freeze to the Western Corn Belt and Plains
Brutal Blast of Cold Set to Bring Widespread Freeze to the Western Corn Belt and Plains

A late April blast could bring sub-freezing temperatures as far south as northern Texas, sparking growing concerns about the potential damage to winter wheat.

Crucial Rains Finally Drenched Portions of Texas, Is It Enough to Save the State's Crops and Cattle?
Crucial Rains Finally Drenched Portions of Texas, Is It Enough to Save the State's Crops and Cattle?

Texas received crucial rains this week, reviving farmers’ hopes of producing a crop this year. A dire drought situation already robbed farmers of their winter wheat, but rains are now sprouting hope for other crops.

Desperate for Rain, Widespread Winter Storm May Not Be Enough to Cure Concerns in Areas of Texas
Desperate for Rain, Widespread Winter Storm May Not Be Enough to Cure Concerns in Areas of Texas

More than 70% of the country is still covered in drought. And while the latest winter storm was packed with needed moisture for some areas, it didn't blanket every area needing moisture to restore depleted soils.

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. 

Parking Planters and Culling Cows: Early, Harsh Realities of North Dakota’s Growing Drought
Parking Planters and Culling Cows: Early, Harsh Realities of North Dakota’s Growing Drought

North Dakota just endured its driest September to March ever on record. On Thursday, Governor Doug Burgum declared a state of emergency due to drought. Farmers are now forced to make tough decisions, early.

Indiana Farmer Matthew Raver and his wife, Britney, both survived COVID-19
Farmer Survives COVID-19, Hopes His Farm Will Too

Indiana farmer survives 12 days of fever, pneumonia, and dehydration due to COVID-19 and he warns others that the fragile and frail aren't the only people at risk.

Feed, Bedding Worries Linger As Crop Conditions Stay Subpar in Ohio
Feed, Bedding Worries Linger As Crop Conditions Stay Subpar in Ohio

AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with Nate Like, a livestock producer in Hamler, Ohio; Andy Stickel, a producer in Pemberville, Ohio. Feed, Bedding Worries Linger As Crop Conditions Stay Subpar in Ohio

Flory: Plenty of Planting Challenges, But Not a Weather Market Yet
Flory: Plenty of Planting Challenges, But Not a Weather Market Yet

Will extended spring flooding impact the markets?

Depending on ground cover, grazing or mowing prior to frost seeding can help improve germination.
Time is Right for Frost Seeding

The sight of frozen, snow-covered fields might not trigger thoughts of planting season, but late winter can be the ideal time for some low-cost pasture improvement.

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LSU AgCenter: Losses From March Flooding Could Top $15 Million

The agricultural loss from the March flooding across Louisiana could top $15 million, according to an economist with the LSU AgCenter.

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Favorable Spring Forecast

CattleFax predicts a cool start to planting and mild summer temperatures