The U.S. Drought Monitor released today shows 64.71% of the Midwest is D1 (abnormally dry), 24.65% is D2 (severe drought) and 3.52% is D3 (exceptional drought). Drought expanded across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana over the past seven days but increased chances for rain in the Corn Belt could hit at a critical time.
The pest is showing up in early-season soybeans. Current numbers don't necessarily warrant treatment, but the pests can double in population in only a few days. Scouting is the only way to stay on top of them.
Families can expect to pay $67.73 to host an Independence Day cookout for 10 people, the American Farm Bureau Federation reports, a decrease of 3% year over year, yet 14% higher than two years ago.
