I’ve been following the story of the terrible derecho in the Corn Belt and how it has affected farming there. Here is a story from Farm Progress that gives more detail about how the crops were affected and how things like the corn variety and stalk strength made a difference…
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While in the Southeast we have had problems with livestock after some recent hurricanes like Matthew, I don’t usually think about it in terms of bad weather in the Midwest. But the terrible derecho that they had last week has provided some interesting stories about how producers there are dealing…
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As I am sure you all know, the severe derecho that blew through the Midwest a few days ago has caused tremendous damage to the area, which is part of the Corn Belt and one of the main agricultural areas in the US. While it is too early to estimate…
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The derecho that moved through the Midwest yesterday did a tremendous amount of damage to the crops in the region. Here is a comparison of before and after images which show how much corn was knocked down by winds of up to 113 mph. https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellite-blog/images/2020/08/200728_200811_terra_modis_trueColorRGB_Iowa_derecho_crop_damage_anim.gif. If you don’t know what…
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We’ve had a lot of scattered severe weather over the summer, and with that comes not only strong winds and lightning but some hail, with sizes ranging from a quarter inch to tennis-ball sized. As you can imagine, if the hail hits your crops, especially at a sensitive time in…
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On July 7 the USDA designated 10 Georgia counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers who suffered losses due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans, according to Morning Ag Clips. The designations were due to a variety…
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A new handbook on preparing for natural hazards like hurricanes is now available from UGA Marine Extension and Sea Grant. It is aimed at homeowners and other residents of Georgia and describes what natural hazards are likely to affect Georgia, especially in coastal areas, as well as steps they can…
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