Record drought gripped much of the Midwest this growing season but years of genetic research and testing have helped create crops that can still thrive with little water.
TOLONO, Ill. — From inside his John Deere combine, Jeff Fisher can see for miles across the Illinois farmland his family has worked for generations. Row by row, the 61-year-old farmer navigates through the corn here harvesting each stalk of corn that he'll eventually sell to keep this massive farming operation afloat.
In Champaign County, Illinois, where Fisher lives, there are an estimated 1,214 farms spanning some 582,000 acres. This part of the country has also been the proverbial bullseye to an unprecedented American drought. Because of the drought, many farmers thought that the corn they produced was going to be much smaller than it should’ve been. But years of genetic research seem to have prevented some of that.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Australians Embrace Crypto Amid Record Inflation Numbers: ReportPrompted by the 32-year high inflation in Australia, an increased number of domestic investors have shifted their focus toward digital currencies.
Les mer »
‘RRR’ Launches to Record-Breaking Box Office Figures in Japan, Nears $150 Million GloballyRRR has launched with record-breaking box office numbers in Japan, pushing the film’s global total past $145 million.
Les mer »
'My goodness': Leichert's record-setting rushing yards get Hilltops ready for challengeSaskatoon Hilltops face Regina Thunder and record-setting Ryland Leichert in the Prairie Football Conference final at Mosaic Stadium. saskatoon hilltops yxe
Les mer »
Orange County seeing record numbers of children's respiratory illnessesOC health officials say getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent complications from viral illnesses like RSV.
Les mer »