This week’s USDA crop progress report shows conditions continuing to decline for corn and soybeans. For corn, 69% is in good to excellent condition (down 3% from last week). The total soybean crop in good to excellent condition is also down 3% - from 70% last week to 67% this week.
And while some growers have severe drought to blame, others can point to extreme flooding.
This June has held two different extremes--
— BAM Weather (BAMWX) (@bamwxcom) June 23, 2024
💧One of the wettest on record for the Upper Midwest/Northern Plains
☀️While being one of the driest on record for the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic
👉The rest of the month? More rain for the Upper Midwest while drier than normal… pic.twitter.com/aWVZ1o5gsB
In Iowa, growers might need to grab a life jacket before going to check their fields.
Abby and I went out and scouted a little bit of corn this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/yBBLsAjFkp
— Pete Crew. (Not the sharpest knife in the drawer). (@pete_90210) June 23, 2024
Last year we had 5.5" rain during growing season and this farm averaged 240 bu. This year 16" so far in May/June. pic.twitter.com/wOsGJsH4hm
— Living the dream (@NeIowaFarmer) June 22, 2024
Rock Valley, IA Flooding today. What a trainwreck pic.twitter.com/rumOfxyslQ
— Chris VB🐷🐖🌾🚤⛳ (@chrsvnbk) June 22, 2024
South Dakota farmers are having a similar experience - with this operation reporting 10" of rain in one day.
Water running into lake, yes my folks have house here! My farm is completely engulfed, can’t get within 15 miles. Animals safe, daughter safe we appreciate all of the kindness. Stay safe ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NvVMjqXDas
— ChelLewis (@LewisEQAcademy) June 24, 2024
The Oklahoma Pork Council has even started work to help those affected by the flood.
We are working to support our friends in the panhandle with food and other assistance as they recover from severe flash flooding. If you know of a direct need that our alliance of great community members can help meet, please give us a call or email us at kdeniz@okpork.org. pic.twitter.com/KT0meG0k5H
— Oklahoma Pork (@Okpork) June 19, 2024
But it seems the rain is only falling in one part of the country as farmers further east are hoping the skies open up soon.
Somewhere between the flood and us
— Stephen Ellis 190/58 (@sellis_1994) June 22, 2024
It is just right pic.twitter.com/jUvV2wWBTY
Hot Weather and Recent Dryness Create Favorable Conditions for Rapid Drought Development. https://t.co/UMw8lZcKJV pic.twitter.com/Unqb9Al6oa
— NWS Climate Prediction Center (@NWSCPC) June 24, 2024
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