A storm system emerging from the Southwest will drift northeastward, reaching the eastern Corn Belt on Friday and crossing southern New England early Saturday.  Storm-total precipitation should reach 1 to 3 inches from the southeastern Plains into the Ohio Valley.  The storm will produce mostly rain, although some wintry precipitation may occur from the central…… Continue Reading

The recent uptick of highly pathogenic avian influenza across the state of Indiana has producers on high alert to curb the spread of the virus. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says more than a six mile barrier is put in place immediately following a positive test result. Commerical poultry operations and…… Continue Reading

Across the Corn Belt, lingering cold air is confined to portions of the Great Lakes States.  Mild, dry, breezy weather covers the remainder of the region, resulting in further erosion of any remaining snow.  Wednesday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain below 32°F in portions of the upper Great Lakes region—but should reach 60°F in much…… Continue Reading