Several dozen classic cars and trucks are parked along the Iowa State Fair’s Grand Concourse today. Organizer Tom Kline says it’s the 40th year for the one day show during the Fair. He enjoys reminiscing with the crowd about the cars. “People like to come and show their cars off,” Kline says. “We like to […] View Full Story
Across the Corn Belt, near- or slightly above-normal temperatures; scattered thunderstorms; and mostly abundant soil moisture reserves are supporting robust corn and soybean development. Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain at or below 95°F, aside from a few higher readings in the southwestern Corn Belt. On the Plains, heat is peaking, with Friday’s maximum temperatures […] The post Heat, humidity for many; storms favor the upper Midwest, western & northern Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nearly nationwide, with the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously hot weather. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions across interior sections of the West, including much of the Great Basin and portions of […] The post Seasonal heat for most; rainfall at least adequate for many across the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Five years ago this week, a devastating wind storm called a derecho blasted across Iowa and several other states, causing catastrophic damage to structures, crops and trees. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now offering an interactive map that recounts the damage on August 10th of 2020, and where the recovery stands now. Ellie […] View Full Story
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