The United Soybean Board, in collaboration with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) and Purdue on the Farm, invites soybean producers and advisers to a subregional workshop focused on utilizing climate data to enhance soybean production and to learn about opportunities with Purdue on the Farm.
The 2024 growing season in Indiana started with unseasonably warm temperatures, leading to early vegetation dormancy break—late February in the south and mid-March in the central and northern areas. April’s wet conditions posed challenges for early planting, but crops sown early benefited from good soil moisture, while later plantings suffered from limited rainfall in June. In early July, remnants of Hurricane Beryl provided much-needed rain, improving conditions briefly. However, drought re-emerged in August and September, with significant impacts across over two-thirds of counties, leading to burn bans and several fires, including a tragic incident resulting in a farmer’s death in Clinton County. Despite these difficulties, harvest was mostly complete by late October. The season ended with temperatures 1°F to over 2°F above normal and predominantly drier precipitation patterns, although some northern and eastern areas saw slightly above-normal rainfall. Variability in weather was evident in the monthly and seasonal averages, with[Read More…]
As September begins, we officially welcome meteorological fall. While the autumnal equinox isn’t until September 22, the past few mornings have already brought a crisp, fall-like feel to the air.
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought much-needed rain to the state, although some areas experienced excessive totals.
Allergy season is in full swing. At least, it is for me. Runny nose, itchy eyes, and consistent drainage that I have to clear in the shower every morning.
Allergy season is in full swing. At least, it is for me. Runny nose, itchy eyes, and consistent drainage that I have to clear in the shower every morning.
Early spring flowers have already cycled through, I’m on record pace for mowing my yard, and field activity has been delayed due to a wet April.
The 2023-2024 meteorological winter (December, January, and February) has concluded, but it seems as if we only experienced a couple weeks of winter-like weather this season.
The fall crisp was in the air this morning (9/13), so cool that I had to grab that sweatshirt I bought in mid-August while getting my kiddo on the bus.
Have you ever heard of the song by Glenn Frey, “The Heat Is On”? No pun intended, but the heat is certainly on!
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