Posts With Keyword ‘drought’

Drought Conditions Lift in Southeast Iowa

Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 6:23 am

Iowa is beginning to see some relief from a drought that began last summer.

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Washington County Recieves Above Average Precipitation in January

Posted: Monday, February 11th, 2013 at 6:25 am

The Department of Natural Resources has released its most recent water summary data for the state of Iowa.

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Drought Persists Through Winter

Posted: Monday, January 14th, 2013 at 6:23 am

The National Weather Service says drought conditions have changed very little over the last month.  

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Southeast Iowa Remains Dry

Posted: Monday, December 24th, 2012 at 6:24 am
Despite our first dose of winter weather for the season southeast Iowa still remains mired in a drought that has lasted more than 18 months.

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Drought Continues in Iowa

Posted: Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at 6:21 am

The drought that started this summer persists in the State of Iowa.

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Drought Expected to Stick Around

Posted: Friday, November 2nd, 2012 at 6:24 am

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The area of drought covering Iowa hasn’t gotten any worse, but relief is not expected anytime soon.

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Lawn Care Recovery Tips

Posted: Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 at 6:23 am

After a rough summer some may be worried about the health of their lawn.

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Drought’s Effects Hurt Livestock Producers

Posted: Monday, August 27th, 2012 at 6:25 am

A drought plagued summer will cause problems for all farmers this fall.

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Drought’s Effects Hurt Livestock Producers

Posted: Sunday, August 26th, 2012 at 6:26 am

A drought plagued summer will cause problems for all farmers this fall.

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Summer Drought Could Lead to Wet Fall

Posted: Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 at 6:28 am

Based on previous drought years, this summer’s dry conditions could mean we are in for a wet fall season.  

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Drought Causing Foundation Problems

Posted: Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 at 6:25 am

The current drought is not only having an impact on producers but also homeowners.

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Area Farmer Talks Drought

Posted: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 6:26 am

With the current drought conditions, an area crop producer elaborates on what he’s been seeing.

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Drought Could Cause Groundwater Reductions

Posted: Saturday, July 28th, 2012 at 6:26 am

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With the severe drought conditions, there could be a reduction of groundwater for everyday use.  

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FSA Authorizes Emergency Grazing of CRP Acres

Posted: Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 6:23 am

In response to the hot weather and drought conditions, the Farm Service Agency has authorized emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in 25 Iowa Counties.

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Kalona Water Supply Still Sufficient, Despite More Demand

Posted: Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 at 6:23 am

Despite the current drought conditions and an increase in usage, the City of Kalona doesn’t see the need for water conservation measures.

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Crop Insurance Deadlines Coming Up

Posted: Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at 6:26 am

With the dry winter that’s coming to a close, and a dry summer predicted as well, many states have warned farmers that they should get crop insurance for their fields. But deadlines for crop insurance are coming up. The sales closing date is March 15th.

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