Ag Issues

Drought Crisis

What happened in 2012, and what makes this winter so difficult to predict? MORE>

With eyes on the future, farmers say the drought has altered how they will market their 2013 corn and soybeans. MORE>

Understanding the effects of drought can help set the stage for a bumper crop next year. MORE>

The U.S. livestock industry could look dramatically different once the current drought finally ends. Watch full analysis from "AgDay." MORE>

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Pastures Still Recovering from Drought
05/14/2013
Nebraska's pastures are starting to grow again, but the effects of last year's drought linger and might cause complications for producers.
Look for a $4 Harvest Price on Corn
05/10/2013
New-crop corn production of 14.14 billion bushels will surpass last year’s output by 31% despite delayed planting that has already cut yield potential significantly.
Fading Drought Helps Lessen Flooding
05/06/2013
A USDA meteorologist says drought is affecting less of the nation and reducing the effect of recent flooding.
Pastures Still Showing Drought Damage
05/01/2013
Much of the Texas’ warm-season grass pastures have yet to recover from damage suffered during the 2010 drought.

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