Facing tight margins and staff shortages, some rural hospitals are
determined to write their own survival stories.
:^Rural Resilience - 4
As warmer temperatures begin to be seen in the Midwest, alfalfa weevil
populations could be on the increase. Experts tell alfalfa growers to scout
their fields every few days and treat fields with high populations of the pest.
Failure to do this could lead to lost forage yield and quality.
@^Alfalfa Weevil Pressure Building
Pasture and range conditions remain highly variable across the U.S., with
the upper Midwest showing strong conditions, while Nebraska and surrounding
states struggle severely amid drought and wildfire damage.
4^Rain Brings Relief; Plains in Crisis
Corn was 76% planted, soybeans were 67% planted and winter wheat was rated
27% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 17, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop
Progress report released on Monday.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
A major severe weather event is forecast to develop for this afternoon and
evening from Texas into the Midwest. Significant hail and damaging winds will
be a problem, but another round of strong tornadoes will also be an issue.
BAg Weather Forum
