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CropWatch Blog
Crop specialists with the ISU Corn and Soybean Initiative track the growing season and answer questions.
Crop specialists with the ISU Corn and Soybean Initiative track the growing season and answer questions.
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Missouri Farmer Today
Missouri farmers keep up with the latest ag news from their state with this weekly edition.
Missouri farmers keep up with the latest ag news from their state with this weekly edition.
Midwest Marketer
The best little livestock publication in the Midwest.
The best little livestock publication in the Midwest.
Crop Watch
Crop watchers report on growing conditions from their corner of the state.
Crop watchers report on growing conditions from their corner of the state.
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Iowa ag business directory.
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Crop Report from the Iowa field office of the National Agricultural Statistical Service in Des Moines. Issued March 1
Snow above average, temps below
The above average snowfall and below average temperatures continue to cause Iowans concern about possible spring flooding. With spring fast approaching, row crop producers are trying to finalize planting intentions, the USDA said in its monthly report. While temperatures remain low, frost penetration is below normal in areas where heavy snow has covered and insulated the ground. Spring cannot come soon enough for livestock producers as the winter chores of feeding and keeping water available for livestock continue to occupy most of their time.
The average depth of snow cover for the month of February was 14 inches, well above last year's average of 1 inch. Frost penetration averaged 8 inches compared to last year's 15 inches. Soil moisture availability rated 1 percent short, 63 percent adequate, and 36 percent surplus. Grain movement for the state was estimated at 36 percent none, 38 percent light, 23 percent moderate, and 3 percent heavy.
Availability of hay and roughage supplies was 23 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 6 percent surplus. Quality of hay and roughage supplies was 14 percent poor, 49 percent fair, and 37 percent good. Utilization of stubble fields for grazing rated 67 percent none, 29 percent light, 3 percent moderate, and 1 percent heavy.
Hog and pig losses in February rated 10 percent below average, 86 percent average, and 4 percent above average. Cattle and calf losses rated 10 percent below average, 84 percent average, and 6 percent above average.