What a difference a week can make. At the beginning of this week, most of Iowa was praying for rain. We had recently received a few tenths up to two inches around the state. By today, there are parts of the state wishing that the rain would stop for a while. A few days ago, hail fell in parts of the state, leading to heavy damage to cornfields and soybeans. Some of the damage will be impossible to come back from. Farmers now are faced with what to do next.
Iowa State University Extension?s Rebecca Vittetoe talks about the damage being seen in parts of the state. Some parts of the state saw over an inch of rain Thursday evening, with others seeing between 5-7 inches. Couple that with the hail damage, and we have a tough situation.
There are going to be two informational meetings held for farmers affected by hail. They are led by ISU extension and will be held:
June 28, 2021 ? 10 AM
Pekin School (FFA Plots)
1062 Birch Ave., Packwood, IA
June 29, 2021 ? 9:00 a.m.
F J Krob & Co Elevator
305 Rowley St., Walker, IA
*In case of rain, the meeting will be at the Community Room at the Walker City Hall
Vittetoe talks about what farmers can expect to cover at these meetings. Crop scouting, replanting options, livestock feeding, and insurance.
The meetings are free and open to the public. There is no need to RSVP. You can find more information on hail resources at crops.extension.iastate.edu.
