Field Readiness Forecast
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Saturday
May 26
7 out of 10 (medium - high) -
Sunday
May 27
9 out of 10 (medium - high)Some sun with spotty showers Hi 17° Low 8° Humidity 36% forecast detailsExcellent Field conditions will be excellent for planting.
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Monday
May 28
9 out of 10 (medium - high)Pleasant and warmer Hi 22° Low 10° Humidity 26% forecast detailsExcellent Field conditions will be excellent for planting.
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Tuesday
May 29
10 out of 10 (medium - high)Pleasant and warmer Hi 26° Low 5° Humidity 17% forecast detailsExcellent Field conditions will be excellent for planting.
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Wednesday
May 30
10 out of 10 (medium - high)Mostly sunny and beautiful Hi 24° Low 8° Humidity 19% forecast detailsExcellent Field conditions will be excellent for planting.
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Farming Live Feed
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No Rain, No Pain: Easy Drought-Tolerant Plants
Divinecaroline.com - May 8, 2012; 7:57 AM ET
It seems that water shortages and droughts are the new norm for certain parts of the United States.
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Unusual Weather Devastates Michigan Fruit Crops
eenews.net - May 7, 2012; 12:17 PM ET
Michigan's fruit shortages are expected to boost prices and decrease jobs for farm laborers
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A Pollination Gap Rises Among Farm Problems
EEnews.net - May 1, 2012; 8:28 AM ET
The ecosystem value of pollination has gone up in the past two decades.
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Sun Safety: FDA Shines Light on Sunscreen Effectiveness
Nationwide.com - Apr 25, 2012; 1:17 PM ET
New rules for sunscreen labeling and testing may change the way you think about these products — and how you use them. Find out what you need to know to help protect yourself and your coworkers from painful sunburns and deadly skin cancer.
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In Drilling Country, Water Rights Stir Fracking Questions
eenews.net - Apr 16, 2012; 1:05 PM ET
Water demand for hydraulic fracturing is expected to increase to more than 6 billion gallons in 2015
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Arizona Grasses Will Have a Harder Time Absorbing Nitrogen in Warmer Climate
EENews.net - Apr 10, 2012; 11:25 AM ET
Grasslands may benefit from warmer soils in the short run, but will have a difficult time adapting over an extended period.
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Common Pesticide Implicated Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
ScientificAmerican.com - Apr 7, 2012; 12:00 PM ET
Honeybees have been mysteriously dying off worldwide, leaving crops languishing in the fields unpollinated.
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Farmers Weren't Fooled By Mother Nature
AccuWeather.com - Mar 28, 2012; 8:05 AM ET
While many people were out enjoying an early spring, farmers were a bit skeptical.
The AccuWeather Field Readiness Forecast considers soil moisture, temperature and compressibility to summarize the suitability of fields for planting.
No Rain, No Pain: Easy Drought-Tolerant Plants
It seems that water shortages and droughts are the new norm for certain parts of the United States.
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Very Good Field conditions will be very good for planting.