Tag Archives: drought

• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Crop Conditions Deteriorate

  The latest USDA crop progress report just out shows more than half of Illinois farmers, 56-percent, say their corn crop is in poor to very poor condition
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Costly Irrigation Proving Essential

  Farmers are turning to irrigation to save their crops but that comes with a hefty price tag
• News

  Farmer’s market prices remain steady despite drought

  When the water won’t fall from the sky, farmers like Terry Tygrett have to look elsewhere. “The electricity bill was…
• News / Weather

  All of Iowa and Illinois in drought

  Eighty percent of the U.S. is experiencing drought conditions and levels are worsening in Iowa and Illinois.
• Agriculture / News / Weather

  Knox County farmers deal with drought

  The new drought report is tough on Knox County farmers. It’s where the corn crop is reduced each day without…
• Agriculture

  Drought threatens corn crop

  Extreme weather is producing some of the worst growing conditions in 25 years, challenging farmers to make some tough decisions in coming days.
• Agriculture / News

  Drought conditions challenge Warren County corn crop

  It’s a crucial time for corn in southern Warren County. “It’s just bad,” said Roseville-area farmer Andy Huston. That’s where…
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Iowa Farmers See Worsening Conditions

  Just under one-half of iowa`s pasture and range land is rated in poor to very poor condition
• News

  Neighbors put out yard fire

  “All I seen is smoke coming from that way,” said Michael Jones, who had to put out a fire in…
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: History May Not Repeat Itself

  Genetics and production practices have improved so a repeat of the impact from the dry weather of 24-years ago should not be seen this year
• Agriculture / News

  Hot, dry weather creates corn concerns at Galesburg’s Munson Hybrids

  That blazing sunshine with temperatures well into the 90′s is uncomfortable for people. Turns out, it’s also tough on the…
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Drought Expands to Eastern Iowa and Northern Illinois

  The latest national drought reports is being issued on one of the hottest days of the year in the Quad Cities