Agriculture Report for Garden City Area Weather Outlook
Forecast shows rather cloudy conditions tonight with thunderstorms in spots. Tomorrow brings more clouds and thunderstorms, some heavy, with total rainfall 0.25 to 0.50 inches and locally over an inch in heavy cells. Winds tomorrow from the east-northeast at 7 to 14 mph. Soil temperature yesterday.
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National Forecast Shows Growing Degree Days Used for Crops
National forecast notes Growing Degree Days calculated by subtracting 50 from the mean daily temperature, with negatives zero. Yesterday’s value 29, season to date 2588, normal 2291. Livestock Stress Index includes cattle, poultry, and swine stress categories, emergency level noted, source Iowa State University.
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Whiskeytown Falls Found in California Wilderness
In Whiskeytown National Recreation Area California officials announced the discovery of a nearly 400 foot waterfall in a remote corner of the 43000 acre park. The falls tumble in three tiers into Crystal Creek and are being made accessible via a new trail. Ranger crews and visitors have begun the two mile hike to the site with plans to showcase the falls at Artist's Point. Park officials hope the sight will attract painters and visitors while some residents worry about the influx.
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NASA says no shuttle flights until late this year
NASA halted shuttle launches after Discovery's foam loss during liftoff and expects no flight until at least November due to needed fuel tank modifications. Investigators caution foam shedding may recur. heater wiring and insulation issues are being studied as causes.
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Midwestern drought hurts corn while soybeans may rebound
The Agriculture Department reports persistent drought has caused irreversible harm to corn across the Midwest, with soybeans still possible for strong yields. Nationally, corn and rice production decline from last year’s record, while wheat yields improve modestly. Soybeans are down 11 percent from last year but up from 2004. forecasts cite yields around 38.7 bushels per acre and prices $5.50 to $6.50 per bushel.
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