Wheat Abandonment Could Be Most Since World War I
Drought impact could mean almost one-third of U.S. winter wheat acreage gets abandoned in 2023.
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Drought impact could mean almost one-third of U.S. winter wheat acreage gets abandoned in 2023.
Statewide average rainfall in Illinois was more than one-third below normal in both April and May.
Dryness has been a concern, with wildfires and drought affecting the Canadian Prairies. More rainfall is needed, even if it does delay seeding. Mother Nature may have a partial remedy next week.
The right soil temperature triggers germination, and there are ways to prepare plants and seedlings for when the time is right.
With El Nino expected to develop this summer, let's look at what that means to the weather patterns for North America.