Following is the latest Palmer Drought Index:
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Palmer Drought Index: Still A Long Ways Toward Drought Relief
Many areas of the Corn Belt still need 12-15 inches of rain to reverse drought conditions.
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Over the next several weeks, growers will be determining how much yield potential remains in their corn and soybean crops impacted by damaging rains and wind storms.
A severe Midwest storm system is producing destructive 100+ mph winds from Chicago to northwest Indiana as farmers survey field damage.
Agronomists urge farmers to scout, treat and communicate any significant losses to landlords and bankers prior to harvest.
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