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TSCRA Daily News Update, June 20, 2008
Weather wreaking havoc on Midwest as spring planting, crop progress further slowed Volatile spring weather has delivered persistently heavy rain and catastrophic flooding to many parts of the Midwest, including areas in and around the Mississippi River corridor. In addition to the tremendous damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure throughout this region, wet field conditions are creating enormous problems for farmers attempting to plant spring crops. This week's USDA crop progress report paints a dark picture for this fall's corn crop. A week ago, only 60 percent of this year's crop was rated good or excellent, compared to 77 percent last year. This week's report is even more bleak, with only 57 percent of the crop now rated good or excellent. Cattle producers in the region are dealing with the direct consequences of this inclement weather. But as the wet conditions persist further into the month of June, all cattlemen could be impacted by severe reductions in corn acreage and yield.
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