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There is no sign of the heat letting up entering the first weekend of June, and it’s been weeks since the last substantial rain. That's affecting farmers and their crops.

Better internet Access Needed for Indianas Farming Communities Indiana is working to bring better broadband to rural areas. The first step is completing the Indiana Speed Test. Posted: Jul 9, 2021 6:50 PM Updated: Jul 9, 2021 7:51 PM Posted By: Jessica Hartman Life outside the city limits comes with quite a few perks, including sprawling views of fields and neighbors who wave at each passing. The lifestyle is known for its slow pace, but Hoosier Farmers say their internet connection leaves the...

U.S. farmers not only planted and harvested a large crop successfully in 2020, but they also rolled out some impressive yields in the National Corn Growers Association’s National Corn Yield Contest despite weather challenges, wildfires, and a pandemic. Don Stall, Charlotte, Michigan, produced the highest yield in the contest with a yield of 476.9052 bushels per acre, reflecting farmers’ resilience and the value of modern seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing ...