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Wisconsin 1985 Crop Year Braced by Drought and Snow
The 1985 Crop Year in Wisconsin faced a dry spell from June through July with below normal rainfall in the southern two thirds while the northern third saw above normal rain in June and July. A cool, late frost and heavy snows in November delayed harvests and slowed maturity, though August rainfall aided corn and soybeans. Early spring warmth boosted planting in oats and corn, with drought stress in southern areas persisting into late July before July 24–25 rains salvaged much of the corn crop.
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