Field Readiness Forecast
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Wednesday
May 30
2 out of 10 (medium - high) -
Thursday
May 31
3 out of 10 (medium - high)A couple of thunderstorms Hi 88° Low 62° Humidity 71% forecast detailsFair Expect only fair field conditions for planting.
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Friday
Jun 1
2 out of 10 (medium - high)Mostly sunny Hi 87° Low 66° Humidity 45% forecast detailsPoor Expect poor field conditions for planting.
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Saturday
Jun 2
2 out of 10 (medium - high)Sunny to partly cloudy Hi 90° Low 72° Humidity 50% forecast detailsPoor Expect poor field conditions for planting.
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Sunday
Jun 3
2 out of 10 (medium - high)Partly sunny; breezy, humid Hi 92° Low 73° Humidity 51% forecast detailsPoor Expect poor field conditions for planting.
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Farming Live Feed
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Maple Syrup Season Impacted by Mild Winter
AccuWeather.com - May 30, 2012; 11:50 AM ET
Early warming in March cut the maple syrup season short.
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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.
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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.
The AccuWeather Field Readiness Forecast considers soil moisture, temperature and compressibility to summarize the suitability of fields for planting.
Maple Syrup Season Impacted by Mild Winter
Early warming in March cut the maple syrup season short.
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Poor Expect poor field conditions for planting.