Weather

Latest News From Weather

Floods Highlight Failing Infrastructure System, Need For Reform

Recent levee damage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the failing infrastructure much of the corn belt relies on to bring in inputs and export corn.

“Our infrastructure served us well for decades and it has a life span on it with the engineering design and capabilities,” Erikson told AgriTalk host Chip Flory.
Floods Highlight Failing Infrastructure System, Need For Reform

Recent levee damage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the failing infrastructure much of the corn belt relies on to bring in inputs and export corn.

3 Tips for Checking Irrigation Equipment After Flood Damage
3 Tips for Checking Irrigation Equipment After Flood Damage

As floodwaters recede, it’s time to start examining structures and equipment to make sure it survived the flood.

More snow is coming to farmers already reeling from flood damage
Historic Snowfall Coming to Midwest and Plains States

While Midwest states still reel from recent flooding, BAMWX meteorologists say snow is on its way. Before the good weather makes way for bad, here’s what farmers should expect into the next couple weeks.

Flooded Grain in Storage Not Eligible for Current Disaster Aid Programs
Flooded Grain in Storage Not Eligible for Current Disaster Aid Programs

While the photos of contorted grain bins are staggering, they’re a heartbreaking reality to the owners who might not receive compensation for recent harvests.

Flooded Farmland: Should You Adjust the Lease?

As waters recede from the thousands of acres that were flooded this spring, attention turns to spring planting. If those acres are rented, who will pay for the cleanup? Should the rental rate be adjusted? 

Flooded Farmland: Should You Adjust the Lease?
Flooded Farmland: Should You Adjust the Lease?

As waters recede from the thousands of acres that were flooded this spring, attention turns to spring planting. If those acres are rented, who will pay for the cleanup? Should the rental rate be adjusted? 

EPA: No Toxic Releases at Superfund Sites in Flooded Midwest
EPA: No Toxic Releases at Superfund Sites in Flooded Midwest

EPA says it has surveyed Superfund sites in flooded areas of Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri.