Drought prompts tough choices for Iowa farmers
Drought across southeastern Iowa leaves dairy and livestock farmers scrambling for feed water and shelter. Ellis and Nona Reyhons of Ely report pasture loss by mid May while sale barns note more culling and early market movement.
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Drought Fears Loom as Lyng Sees Rain Hope and Policy Debates
Washington The Corn Belt faces potential drought with a 30 day outlook of below normal precipitation and high temperatures. Agriculture Secretary Lyng notes a USDA task force will monitor the situation and lawmakers seek possible use of CRP land for haying and grazing amid uncertainty.
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Dry manure fire damages none at Strawberry Point farm
The Strawberry Point Fire Department was called to the John Farmer farm six miles north of Strawberry Point shortly before noon Tuesday to extinguish burning dry manure in the cattle yard. Firefighters worked 48 minutes in strong winds and found the fire hard to extinguish. no buildings were damaged and the cause was not determined. Family members discovered the blaze as they were about to leave.
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