Latest Weather News

• Challenges Ahead for Dairy Industry
  
  05/23/2013
  Wisconsin dairymen are concerned about winter-kill of forages. One market specialist say the availability of good quality alfalfa will be limited, which will increase and jeopardize production costs.
• End-users of Grain Encouraged to Invest Now
  
  05/22/2013
  Anlayst estimates the grain market is likely in the lower one-third for the year. Researchers discover alternative use for tobacco. Livstock prices mostly higher; grain prices remain volatile.
• New Zealand Drought Provides Opportunity
  
  05/21/2013
  The drought in New Zealand has pushed global dairy buyers to the U.S. market, which provides an opportunity for dairymen. However, risk must be managed. It's a balancing act, says Mike North of First Capitol Ag.
• Be Ready for Severe Weather
  
  05/21/2013
  Can you expect any weather hazards today? Our chart outlines possibilities for floods, blizzards, and other dangerous conditions.
• Could 65% of the Corn Crop Be in the Ground?
  
  05/20/2013
  Planters pushed around the clock. Farmers try to find enough fields ready to plant and move fast. One market analyst shares his expectations of today's USDA crop progress report.
• Check Your 10-Day Weather Forecast
  
  05/16/2013
  Should you head to the fields or stay in the office? Check your extended weather forecast and start planning your week.
• Topsoil Erosion Costs Farmers
  
  05/16/2013
  As rainfall increases, the amount of topsoil decreases. So does the amount of grain the land can produce.