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Flood recovery : article

After the deluge

ROCK PORT, Mo. – Historic flooding along the Missouri River in 2019 has left many still repairing damage this fall.Cold, snowy weather in early 2019 set the stage for significant flooding in northwestern Missouri as spring approached, said University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Pat…

Considerations for using cover crops on prevent plant acres and/or following flood situations

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Extension specialist offers tips to repair flood-damaged fields

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Lessons from past floods tell how to bring flooded fields back into production, says Kent Shannon, University of Missouri agricultural engineering specialist. Shannon says there are three stages to repairing flood-damaged fields. 1. Remove debris and sediment

Flood-related resources from MU Extension

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Make the most from late-planted soybean

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Poor corn stands and crop insurance provisions

Farmers with poor corn stands can explore replanting or switching crops. Understanding crop insurance provisions helps in making informed decisions.

Possible alternative crops for late planting situations in Missouri

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Prevented planting provisions on corn acres

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Proper disposal of flood-damaged grain

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Rain, heat increase risk of ponding

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Predicted temperatures in the low 90s the week of May 8 combined with intense or recurrent rainfall could result in damage to corn and soybean crops from ponding, saturated soils and flooding, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Bill Wiebold.

Weather station upgrades will help plan for flood, drought

COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s network of weather stations will soon be updated to provide long-term soil moisture information to help forecast, monitor and respond to flood and drought.