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Harvest hinges on Mother Nature amid drought and heat
In Benton County near Palo the Owens describe corn and soybeans suffering from extreme heat and scant rainfall. Despite some improvement when temperatures cooled, ears are small and many stalks barren. They rely on crop insurance but fear losses without rain. Congressman Braley urges timely farm bill action for disaster safety nets.
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James Q. Lynch
Rod Boshart
Gazette
Palo
Gary Owens
Owens
Vicki
Benton County Century
Owenses
Bruce Braley
Diona
Braley
Vicki Owens
U.S. House
Ben Lange
Lange
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
America