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Wide-ranging temps across the Heartland; the vanguard to an increasingly active pattern

Across the Corn Belt, mostly adequate soil moisture reserves and near- or below-normal temperatures remain nearly ideal for reproductive to filling summer crops. Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will range from near 70°F in the Red River Valley of the North to 90°F across the southern tier of the Corn Belt. Showers and thunderstorms are occurring…… Continue Reading

Heat & high humidity ahead for much of the Heartland; more rain & severe storms ahead

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions across most of the nation, with near- or below-normal temperatures limited to northern Maine and the Far West, including the Great Basin and Pacific Coast States. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal weather in the central Gulf Coast region and much of the northern U.S.…… Continue Reading

Superior terminal closure disappointing for soybean group

The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says although disappointing, he understands why CHS announced it will close its Port of Superior, Wisconsin grain terminal. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield with fewer farm commodities grown in close proximity to the Twin Ports and a strong year-round rail service, it’s hard for some companies to make…… Continue Reading