Heavy rain, severe storms create challenges for Northeast Indiana crops

Heavy rain, severe storms create challenges for Northeast Indiana crops

HARLAN, Ind. (WANE) — After a dry July, a surge of rain and severe storms is creating a new set of challenges for Northeast Indiana farmers. Fort Wayne recorded 1.84 inches of rain in July, 2.21 inches below normal, according to the National Weather Service.  Recent heavy rainfall has since left some fields saturated. Greg [...]

Indiana growers evaluate long-term crop impacts from severe weather

A southeast Indiana farmer says recent severe weather has led to widespread flooding across the state. Roger Wenning says his area has gotten more than 8 inches of rain in the last two weeks. “A little narrow downburst of wind came through and ripped a bunch of trees out,” he says. “It took down a […] The post Indiana growers evaluate long-term crop impacts from severe weather appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.