Missouri expands to D2 drought amid hot spell

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s July 5 map, much of the state — except the northern tier — remains moderately or abnormally dry. During grain fill, drought stress results in premature death of leaf tissue, shortened grain fill periods, increased lodging, fewer kernels and light kernel weight...

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Published inWestern Farm Press
Main Author Ward, Mindy
Format Journal Article Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Clarksdale Penton Media, Inc., Penton Business Media, Inc. and their subsidiaries 12.07.2022
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Subjects
Corn
Drought forecasting
Droughts
Economic aspects
Environmental aspects
Physiological aspects
United States
United States
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Summary:According to the U.S. Drought Monitor’s July 5 map, much of the state — except the northern tier — remains moderately or abnormally dry. During grain fill, drought stress results in premature death of leaf tissue, shortened grain fill periods, increased lodging, fewer kernels and light kernel weights. Crops and Livestock Drought Information, University of Missouri Drought Resources, MU Extension Influence of Drought on Corn and Soybean, Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Report dry conditions Farmers can submit information to help local, state and national decision-makers assess drought conditions and impacts in Missouri, Guinan says.
ISSN:1525-1217