temperatures

Close-up of cover crops growing between rows winter wheat stubble. (Photo: iStock - mvburling)
Arkansas, Crops, Midwestern Region

Arkansas looks at favorable temps

Knowing what temperatures that a plant can withstand is a hallmark of botanical science, but those temperatures had not been well documented for many cover crops. Read More

One of the true jewels of Colorado, Steamboat Lake State Park has something special for everyone. Whatever your preference, well-deserved relaxation and recreation awaits you. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.)
Ag News, Crops, Drought, Editors, General, Hay Range Pasture, Kylene Scott, Land, Outdoors, Water, Weather

Colorado weather outlook a mixed bag 

Soil moisture is defined as the ratio of the volume of water to the volume of soil. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
Crops, General, Kylene Scott, Water

Reports indicate topsoil moisture levels short, very short in some areas



Farmers and ranchers are keenly aware of weather conditions because they're most often out in the elements and can observe changing conditions. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Being weather aware takes a little planning

Sunrise (Photo: By Janey Beumeler - Pullman, WA.)

The sun’ll come out

The ADM terminal, Salina, Kansas, looks like it’s painted in gold, or at least amber, as a rainbow arches over the horizon following a recent thunderstorm. (Journal photo by Tim Unruh.)

Bummer of a summer