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Severe weather hurts crop conditions in Nebraska

Severe weather across parts of Nebraska continues to impact crop conditions. The USDA says corn is rated 51 percent good-to-very good. Three precent is dented. Soybeans are 56 percent good-to-excellent with 68 percent setting pods. Eighty-seven percent of winter wheat has been harvested. Pasture and range conditions... Read More.

Severe drought continues in eastern Iowa

East-central Iowa farmer Dallas Tomlinson says drought persists on his farm and it’s having an impact on crop conditions. “Right at the moment we are at that pivotal time when we need a drink and it’s kind of crunch time right now.” He tells Brownfield... Read More.

Severe storms brewing in southwestern Corn Belt

Severe storms are expected to hit parts of the western and southern Corn Belt and northern Delta Region this week. Brownfield meteorologist Greg Soulje says the systems could bring multiple inches of rain as they move from the northwest to southeast. “From Bismarck-Mandan (ND) to... Read More.