Weather News

These reports include weather forecasts from meteorologists. Find out the forecast for your farm and how this will impact your crops and livestock.

Colder regime takes over in the second half of October

Colder weather will become more widespread across the Corn Belt in the second half of October.

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Temperatures fluctuate but dry pattern continues

As we head deeper into the autumn season, it’s no surprise that temperatures will fluctuate.

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Dry pattern prevails in October

October 2020 starts off on a frosty note across portions of the northern and western Corn Belt, but warmer weather will return by mid-October.

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Machinery Insider

The reverse engineered tractor

By Machinery Insider

Interesting Iron takes a look at tractors that were re-engineered to serve a new role.

Women in Agriculture

Pod Blasting Peanuts

By Women in Agriculture

When a crop grows underground, how do farmers know when it’s time to dig?

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Successful Farming TV Show

RARE IH 7288 and 7488 Tractors

By Successful Farming TV Show

Dave Mowitz heads to Marshalltown, Iowa, to check out Gary Ballard’s 7288 and 7488 tractors

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Current Corn Belt drought conditions, September 29, 2020

Here’s a look at drought conditions in the top corn growing states as of September 29, 2020.

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Perfect storm spells drought and hurricanes?

La Niña is one of many cycles and trillions of statistics teaming up for a forecast of a long, dry period ahead.

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Autumn freeze to October

As we close out September and start October, a surge of cold air will sweep down across the Corn Belt bringing the risk of freezing temperatures, especially in the north.

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Current Corn Belt drought conditions, September 22, 2020

Here’s a look at drought conditions in the top corn growing states as of September 22, 2020.

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Expanding drought conditions into 2021

Despite recent improvements in drought classification across the Corn Belt, a dry weather pattern has settled back in across the region.

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Current Corn Belt drought conditions, September 15, 2020

Here’s a look at drought conditions in the top corn growing states as of September 15, 2020.

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Tip of the Day

Vise attachment for hitch completes a shop on wheels

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U.S. corn, soybean harvest paces tower over averages, USDA reports

As coronavirus hog backlog shrinks, farmers should see higher prices

3 Big Things Today, October 19, 2020

It’s early, but China is No. 1 buyer of U.S. corn

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