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Record drought hits Iowa farms with May rainfall in history
Farmers report May rainfall and flooding causing crop losses and delayed planting. Ulch considers replanting soybeans by July 1 or filing a prevented planting claim. Experts warn of reduced yields for corn after June 1 and insured coverage drops after June 1 for corn and June 15 for soybeans. Soil erosion rises with record precipitation. conservation practices help but are not widespread. Nitrate runoff and drinking-water concerns intensify as Cedar and Des Moines rivers show high nitrate levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uldh
Ulch
Iowa Soybean Growers Association
Bill Northey
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa
Harry Hillaker
Hillaker
Northey
Iowa Environmental Council
Jim Grier
Prairieburg
Matt Hauge
Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Agency
Raccoon River
Des Moines
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids