We’re starting to see some positive changes in the Drought Monitor, but will there be more rain this week to help out the situation further? Click on the video link to watch Mike Hoffman’s complete forecast.
Some Positive Changes in the Drought Monitor
We’re starting to see some positive changes in the Drought Monitor.
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The crop took it on the chin this season, with some Iowa farmers reporting huge yield losses as harvest gets underway. A one-time fungicide application helped, but it wasn’t enough to buck severe disease pressure, allowing it to return.
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