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VegDRI: A view of Illinois corn and soybean crops from space
There is a new way to look at drought stress in Illinois – from space. Called VegDRI, this product integrates “satellite-based observations of vegetation conditions, climate data, and other biophysical...
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Agricultural Disaster Declaration for Illinois
Governor Quinn announced yesterday that federal disaster assistance is available to help Illinois farmers who suffered crop losses due to flooding this year (full press release). As noted in the press...
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Latest Analysis on the Impacts of Drought on U.S. Agriculture
The USDA has produced some interesting slides for the World Agricultural Outlook Board, showing the current drought overlaid on production areas. The first two are about the U.S. corn production areas,...
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Moderate Drought in Western Illinois
Yesterday, the US Drought Monitor has introduced “moderate drought” into far western Illinois. Most droughts move slow and take 3-6 months to develop. However, sometimes they can move very fast if...
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Corn and Soybean Conditions in Illinois Are Not as Good as Last Two Years
According to the USDA, corn and soybean conditions in Illinois are not as good as the last two years. The USDA NASS site has lots of interesting agricultural data, if you know where to look. One of the...
View ArticleCorn and Soybean Conditions in Illinois Are Not as Good as Last Two Years
According to the USDA, corn and soybean conditions in Illinois are not as good as the last two years. The USDA NASS site has lots of interesting agricultural data, if you know where to look. One of the...
View ArticleCorn and Soybean Conditions in Illinois Are Not as Good as Last Two Years
According to the USDA, corn and soybean conditions in Illinois are not as good as the last two years. The USDA NASS site has lots of interesting agricultural data, if you know where to look. One of the...
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