National Ag News

Widespread rainfall benefited some Minnesota farmers last week while others could have problems from excess moisture.

In its latest crop progress report, the USDA says there were less than three days suitable for fieldwork—the fewest since late May.

Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says the Redwood Falls area received up to 10 inches of rain recently.

“When you get standing water in fields late in the growing season, that can lead to some root-rot diseases developing and lead to some late-season problems. 

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