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    More Illinois Counties Dominate Top 10 Highest Cash Rent Rates in Corn Belt

    Cash rents across the U.S. continue to climb amidst unrelenting farmland values and profitable commodity prices. USDA data shows Illinois hosts the […]

    September 6, 2023
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    Heat Wave Continues to Expand Drought

    Extreme weather continues to wreak havoc on U.S. crops throughout the country. Southern California is experiencing massive flooding, while Midwestern crops swelter […]

    August 23, 2023
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    Farmers in Biggest Ag-Producing States Twice as Likely to Use Precision Agriculture Tools

    The top row-crop-producing states in the U.S. are home to the highest usage rates of precision agriculture. According to USDA’s farm computer […]

    August 21, 2023
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    August Heat Wave to Hit Most of Corn Belt

    Another heat wave is set to take shape in the third week of August, with 100-degree Fahrenheit temperatures making their way to […]

    August 18, 2023
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    Widespread Rains Not Enough to Restore Subsoil Moisture Levels in Corn Belt

    While USDA’s most recent Crop Progress Report showed a lack of improvement in crop conditions following rain in the southern half of […]

    July 7, 2023
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    Optimism Lingers for Dry Corn Belt

    Stagnant, dry weather patterns in the Corn Belt have led to flash drought and expansion of current drought conditions. However, hope is […]

    June 13, 2023
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    Early-Season Drought Expected to Continue Despite Scattered Precipitation

    Last month marked the third-driest May in more than 30 years. Drought conditions have expanded across the U.S. Corn Belt. However, some […]

    June 6, 2023
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    Corn Belt Braces for 2023 Flash Drought Conditions

    As flash drought conditions come to fruition in some regions of the Corn Belt, Midwest farmers are growing concerned. USDA Meteorologist Brad […]

    May 31, 2023
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    Hot and Cold: April Temperatures Leave Farmers Guessing

    Mother Nature maintains her nothing-if-not-unpredictable reputation as farmers ride the ups and downs of spring temperatures so far this year. Summer weather […]

    April 18, 2023
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    Increased Corn Rootworm Pressure Expected in 2023

    EPA’s 2023 corn rootworm pressure forecast Significant corn rootworm pressure could emerge this season throughout the Midwest according to the Corn Rootworm […]

    April 6, 2023