In a region nicknamed for its resemblance to the Nile, low water levels have bottlenecked an important route for grain shipments and damaged the competitiveness of local cash grain markets.
Much of the drought in the United States during the 2022 growing season occurred in regions without much grain production. But there have been some notable overlaps, particularly during critical timeframes for crop reproduction.
Gun shy after last fall s sudden rally in fertilizer prices, grain producers looking ahead to fall and spring applications for the 2023 crop may be willing to buy supplies earlier than usual.
The Women in Agriculture Conference will be held March 26 in southeast Iowa, with speakers from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Topics will include managing stress, preparing for farm succession and understanding the current grain market.