Tag: drought
Frustrated farmers: Issues continue
Frustrated. That single word does a pretty good job of summing up the mood of many dairy farmers as they look at dwindling feed inventories and less-than-lush fields.
Kasich signs executive order to help drought-stricken Ohio
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Gov. John Kasich helped open the first day of the Ohio State Fair with a declaration intended to give farmers full...
Farmers urged to report storm, heat damage to FSA
WASHINGTON -- Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass is urging farmers to report any storm-related losses to their local Farm Service Agency offices, and...
Agriculture Secretary announces new efforts to assist farmers impacted by drought
As drought conditions continue across most of the U.S., new efforts have been announced to assist livestock producers.
Irrigation during the drought of 2012 is the difference maker
Produce and some grain farmers using irrigation in full force, to try and save the crop.
Alfalfa can weather drought, but growers may find decreased production
WOOSTER, Ohio — Ohio growers may find that although alfalfa can weather the current extreme heat and drought conditions from a quality standpoint, there...
Ohio ag, emergency officials prepare for possible drought
If conditions don't improve soon, a drought declaration is likely.
‘Abnormally dry’ soil causing issues with early-planted crops
Although planting is ahead of last year, much of the area is short on rain and some damage is being observed.
Purdue agronomist: Poor kernel set could decrease corn yield potential
WEST LaFAYETTE, Ind. -- A period of extremely hot, dry weather in the Midwest this summer has led to problems with corn ear development and kernel set, a Purdue Extension agronomist said.