Weather Watch
Soaking Rains in Western Australia Support Early Establishment of Winter Wheat Crop7/23/2008
Soaking rains throughout Western Australia are providing a welcomed boost in soil moisture the region's wheat belt and helping winter wheat and barley establishment, USDA's Joint Ag Weather Facility said Wednesday.
Hurricane Dolly Bears Down on Southern Texas7/23/2008
Hurricane Dolly is bearing down on the lower Rio Grande Valley and at 8 a.m. CDT, Dolly was centered 40 miles east of Brownsville, Texas, moving toward the northwest at 8 mph, USDA's Joint Ag Weather Facility reported Wednesday.
Weekly Palmer Drought Index Update7/22/2008
Drought indicator update
Hot, Dry Conditions Speed Harvest In Plains7/22/2008
Hot, dry weather continues to promote winter wheat maturation and harvesting across northern regions of the Plains, USDA's Joint Ag Weather Facility reported Tuesday.
Strong Storms Sweep Across Mississippi Valley7/21/2008
Strong thunderstorms are sweeping through the upper Mississippi Valley, maintaining soggy conditions across Iowa and neighboring areas, USDA's Joing Ag Weather Facility said Monday.