State agricultural officials say an insect that's killed millions of ash trees has been confirmed in three more Iowa counties, bring the total to 69 counties.
Sen. Charles Grassley says farmers were "screwed" by the Trump administration's decision to allow some refineries to not blend ethanol with gasoline as required under federal law.
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Climate Prediction Center has put the region under a better than normal chance to see cool temps
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Active weather pattern could bring our totals closer to normal by late this month
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Watch for a few storms containing hail and wind
Seeds by Kids was started by a 7-year-old who hopes to spread kindness, and crops.
17 out of the last 19 days have been rain-free leading to the first stage
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is continuing her outreach to rural voters with the Wednesday release of a plan for revitalizing less-populated areas of the nation.
Gov. Tim Walz says he wants Minnesota farmers to know his administration is taking steps to ease their financial worries during the U.S. trade war with China.
Rising moisture could fuel some occasional showers this weekend.
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Highs go back into the 80s to end the week
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Storm timing will be this afternoon into the late evening
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The next three days could be the nicest all summer
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The next four days look to be dry with humidity back later this week
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Highs will jump well into the 80s and even 90s
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Highs nearing 90 could also mean storms
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Highs could run into the 90s this weekend and early next week
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Some storms on Tuesday could be strong to severe
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Sunshine is on the way Monday, and storms could return as early as Tuesday
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Marginal threat of severe weather across the viewing area
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Today and Friday may feature storms which could produce hail, winds, and frequent lightning
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says the federal government will give Iowa a $1.5 million grant to install wetlands in targeted locations to improve water quality.
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Storms possible early and later in the day
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Monitoring for stronger storms on Wednesday and Thursday
Tornado touchdown was brief.
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More heavy rainfall possible for the area, especially southern Minnesota
The wet spring is hurting many farmers, but is creating one of the best picking seasons yet for one strawberry farmer.
Heat Advisory runs until 9 pm Sunday
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Tracking two threats of storms to end the weekend
Corn and soybean growth is progressing despite the rough weather early in the season, though corn acreage was found to be above trade expectations and market fell on Friday.
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Highs jump into the 90s and a slight chance for storms
Thousands of acres of corn and soybeans have been destroyed by a hailstorm that moved through southwest Minnesota. And, in some cases it's too late in the season for farmers to replant.
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Some storms may produce heavy downpours and wind
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Some storms may contain strong winds and heavy rain
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Some storms may turn severe during the morning and evenings
Students learned about ATV/bicycle safety, tractor safety, fire protection, first aid, grain bin safety, chemical safety, electrical safety.
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Highs in the low 90s and the heat index could be near 100
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Two rounds of storms possible on Thursday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it's investing more than $15 million to help rural communities make improvements to water systems in nine rural Iowa counties.
The seminar explained to farmers changes in risk management payments.
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Heat indices could go above 100 degrees this weekend
Why more farmers in our area are choosing to grow barley
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Highs could reach 90 by later this week
More showers and storms, some severe, will be possible this Monday...but then summer and sun make a comeback!
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Highs could get near 90 degrees
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Storms that fire could turn severe Saturday could bring wind, hail and heavy rain
Furleigh Farms says there's plenty to pick in their fields.
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Storms could fire during the day and at night
Brooke Knisley, who runs an organic produce farm with her husband in St. Peter, says one of her friends has lost 16 chickens to the gnats this year.
We talk with Secretary Mike Naig about the importance of county fairs to the agriculture industry.
