It’s been a good year on Dan Martin’s farm; the corn and soybeans are looking nice. Rain in the past week was a godsend to finish out the crop year, he said.
Below-average precipitation across much of Iowa caused a drop in soil moisture, especially in the northeast part of the state during the week ending Aug. 17.
For the last two weeks, Kentucky has experienced above-normal rainfall, a blessing for farmers who desperately needed the rain no matter what they are growing.
The southern part of Middle Tennessee saw the dry conditions it has experienced lately persist and cause stress on row crops and pastures during the week ending Aug. 17.
U.S. corn production is expected to hit a record 14 billion bushels, with soybean production predicted to reach a record 3.82 billion, up 16 percent from last year.
University analysis favors ARC option on this year’s corn crop
Those who fail to choose between Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage will automatically be entered into PLC for Farm Service Agency farms.
