Crops behind usual pace in Nebraska even with heat wave, rain

Some farmers in Nebraska say crop development remains behind schedule despite a recent wave of extreme heat and rainfall. Ryan Hanousek of Cairo tells Brownfield his corn crop could benefit from more growing degree days.  “Usually, we have a few tassels on our operation around that Fourth of July period. I would say we’re still […]

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