Weather News

Promising Weather Forecast for #Harvest18

The weather forecast looks mainly positive for the rest of this year’s growing season and moving into harvest.

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Driest Areas of Midwest May Get Boost From Rains Next Week

A weather system may bring rain to the driest parts of the Corn Belt including Missouri and southern Iowa.

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Peak Weekend Temperatures To Be Followed By Rain

High temperatures are expected to peak on Friday and Saturday across the Midwest. Then cooler temperatures and showers are expected to prevail late in the weekend through next week.

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Agronomy Insider

Scouting For Palmer Amaranth

By Agronomy Insider

What is that strange weed in the bean field? You hope it’s not Palmer amaranth. Scout your fields now and get rid of it if you see it.

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Women in Agriculture

Autism Changed the Way I Judge Public Speaking Events

By Women in Agriculture

Having a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder has changed the way I judge nonverbal communication during public speaking contests.

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Machinery Insider

Searching for a Deal on Chore Tractors?

By Machinery Insider

For the money, top-line tractors from the 1970s and 1980s offer the best price-per-horsepower value.

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Dry, Warmer Weather Through Next Week May Allow Planting to Begin

Dry and warmer weather for at least the next 15 days will allow farmers to plant corn.

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Slow Start in the Fields Looking to Improve Later This Month

“Temps overall will be higher than they’ve been in the start of April, with a few brief cold spells that are likely to occur across the Belt.”

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Cold, Wet Weather Will Continue to Slow Down Corn Planting

Through April 15, the weather pattern of below-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation will continue, says Dale Mohler, senior Accuweather agricultural meteorologist.