Posts With Keyword ‘crops’

Will Local Crops Meet Record-Setting Expectations?

Posted: Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 6:29 am

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A report released last week by the USDA predicts a record-setting harvest this fall for both corn and soybeans, but will that be the case for the Marion County area?

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Expert: Some Area Crops Looking Much Better Than Others

Posted: Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 6:29 am

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The condition of crops in the Marion County area runs a spectrum from very good to poor, depending on the area and elevation of the farm land.

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Rain, Cold Slowing Marion County Harvest

Posted: Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 6:26 am

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Soggy conditions have slowed down combines in the fields recently, as farmers try to get their soybeans harvested before the snow falls again.

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