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19 months after an EF4 tornado tore through the town, the deadliest in Kentucky’s history, the Mayfield community faced massive flooding this week after nearly 12 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, setting a new record.

Richie Devillier is fighting back after the government twice flooded his 900-acre farm and home, killed his cattle, ran his family through emotional hell—and insisted he foot the entire bill.

The area was hit especially hard by historic rains on Friday. It is home to several feedyards, with owners and operators trying to assess the number of cows lost due to flood waters rising so quickly.

As the upper Mississippi River continues to rise, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the worst is yet to come, with a top 10 flood crest not expected near the Quad Cities for as much as two more weeks.

Record snowfall is catching up with several states as snowmelt starts to flood rivers. It's already impacting traffic and the movement of ag goods on the upper Mississippi River. 

From the potential for more cold weather later this week to additional moisture increasing chances for flooding in the upper Midwest, the forecast for the remainder of April could hold a few more surprises.

Two to three feet of snow is forecast to fall over parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest this week. Some market watchers are beginning to question if 92 million acres of corn can actually get planted this year.

Wet weather in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest is sparking conversations about a growing number of prevent plant acres this year. Is it too early to start conversations about the possibility of prevent plant?

As the flood waters continue to rise, some dairy farmers in Tulare County California have been forced to move their operations to higher ground.

Not long ago, California dairy producer Ryan Junio prayed for rain. Now he's praying for the massive flooding in Tulare County to stop.

California farmers are facing another round of flooding, with fields still bearing scars from January’s floods. An area known for production of fresh berries and lettuce is expected to now have a larger losses.

From flooding to mudslides, an atmospheric river produced rain that wreaked havoc on agriculture and infrastructure in the state. One of the hardest-hit areas is the Salinas Valley, a large lettuce production area.

While normally any moisture to the Golden State would be welcomed, the massive “Bomb Cyclone” storm hitting California is far from normal. High winds, heavy rain and power outages have impacted California farmers.

Text of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package was released early Tuesday morning. The Senate will vote first and intends to pass the measure before Thursday, leaving the House no time to demand changes.

The Fertilizer Institute applauded the passage of the legislation, which it dubbed an “integral” component of the fertilizer distribution system.

From drought to flooding, farm fields outside of St. Louis are proof too much rain isn't a good thing, especially when it falls in only hours. As much as 14.1 inches of rain fell in some locations triggering flooding.

North Dakota's weather took a sharp turn with a blizzard Easter week. With multiple blizzard making it though for ranchers, and then heavy rain that fell this past weekend, portions of North Dakota are seeing flooding.

We're learning more about the damage done to several dairies in Washington State and Canada as the result of flooding at the end of last month.

Richard Bosma, a dairy farmer in Abbotsford, British Columbia, is just one of the many farmers in in British Columbia who was forced to evacuate.

Canadian dairy farmers have recently been hit hard by two days of torrential rains, causing animals to be evacuated and milk to be dumped.

Mother Nature has been active across the U.S., with a tale of two weather stories unfolding this summer that has greatly impacted dairy farms.

Bean planting populations of 190,000 to 220,000 in washed out areas can help keep weeds from taking over.

Faith no more: After two years of waiting on FEMA, Missouri farmers have lost all trust in the federal bureaucracy.

The flood of 2019 left major damage in Carroll County, Mo. It didn't just flood 66,000 acres, but the water caused three major levee breaches that one local community spent all winter repairing.

No one wants to face another tough season like 2019, but the truth is it’s good to be prepared for weather challenges before planting gets underway—just in case.

Fertility, weed control and cover crop management should be top of mind

According to the National Weather Service, farmers in the Midwest and eastern U.S. can expect above-normal precipitation in March, April and May. The Southwest and West are expected to see below-normal precipitation.

In one of the most heavily ignored and needless catastrophes in recent U.S. history, 548,000 acres of the Mississippi Delta were silently swallowed in 2019 and submerged for five months.

Some land could be forced out of production for good

A wet weather pattern isn't helping harvest progress, and the forecast may be more of the same heading into spring. Meteorologists talk about their forecast for the winter and spring months.

As landowners along the Missouri River face continued flooding, a harsh reality is setting in: it could take years for levees to be fixed, and some farmland may be forced out of production forever.

Concerns about wet crops and wet fields are not stopping in Iowa. Farmers in river towns are worried crop insurance will make ground uninsurable because it may cost so much, especially if the levees are not fixed soon.

One Nebraska hog producer has been flooded multiple times this year due to a wet spring. He even had to travel by boat to take care of his hogs. We have an update of where he is now.

Farmers along the Missouri River and its tributaries are bracing for more flooding the week. Heavy rainfall, combined with excess water from South Dakota, is a bad combination for a river that was already high. 

The Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters Act (FEEDD Act) would allow producers who are utilizing prevent plant to at least graze, hay or chop a cover crop to feed livestock.

Farmers along major rivers are coping with the raw emotions of a natural disaster. Major flooding is occurring along major waterways and fears are flooding could last all summer.

Unrelenting rains have kept corn growers from their fields this spring. With millions of acres left to be planted, an unprecedented decision time is around the corner.

It's hard for a southwest native to talk bad about the rain but AgDay's host Clinton Griffiths has just about had enough of Spring's showers.

Experts say it is now officially the wettest year on record across the Farm Belt.

Corn and soybean prices are being driven by differing fundamentals and that means different price potential this spring.

AgDay national reporter heads to North Bend, Nebraska. She talks with Greg Beebe, a livestock producer from the area.

AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben takes us to Crescent, Iowa for the latest I-80 Planting Tour. She talks with Don Rief, a farmer in Crescent, Iowa and Mike Naig, the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.

AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben takes us to Crescent, Iowa for the latest I-80 Planting Tour. She talks with Don Rief, a farmer in Crescent, Iowa and Mike Naig, the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.

Some producers have had a few open days to plant, while others have fields underwater. We head to Fremont County, Iowa, one of the hardest hitting counties during the recent flooding in March. As AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben reports, not much has changed.

Some producers have had a few open days to plant, while others have fields underwater. We head to Fremont County, Iowa, one of the hardest hitting counties during the recent flooding in March. As AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben reports, not much has changed.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says cattle losses in Nebraska from devastating March floods will be much lower than previously reported.

The Midwest is still at risk as spring rains fall and the snowpack melts

Corn Planting slows down amid cold and wet weather but analysts say it's too early to panic.

As floodwaters recede, it’s time to start examining structures and equipment to make sure it survived the flood.

Will extended spring flooding impact the markets?