The extreme 2019 rainfall events have created record, or near record, river levels across many locations in the state. This article discusses the impact on crops planted in fields that are now flooded or saturated.
Flood recovery
Displaying 1 - 10 of 10An evaluation tool designed for corn and soybean farmers with crop insurance who experience early-season production problems, such as flooding, poor germination or prevented planting.
Grain bins exposed to floodwaters are likely to have sustained damage and some grain loss can be expected. It is, however, often possible to repair bins and salvage at least part of the grain.
Buildings exposed to floodwaters must be evaluated for the extent of the damage and the amount of cleanup and repairs necessary to restore them to a usable condition.
Information about a federal disaster package designed to assist growers impacted by floods that includes aid for those who lost stored grain and assistance for acres that were prevented from planting.
It seems too often that wet spring weather interferes with corn and/or soybean planting in Missouri. This year, Missouri farmers have already faced complications.
Outlines physical repairs that flooded farm fields may require before they can return to full production.
Conditions this spring have not only made planting a challenge, but have also resulted in challenges for seedling emergence.