Photo Gallery: 2012 Drought: Complete look at how the drought is affecting Midwest corn, soybeans

Jul. 16, 2012

Lower corn yields

Article: Corn yield likely to be lower than USDA projections
Experts at AccuWeather.com predict that the corn yield predictions from the USDA are somewhat high based on hot weather and little rain forecasted this summer.
Illinois Drought Resources website

Article: Illinois Drought Resources website goes live
The University of Illinois brings growers an online resource for those with concerns about the drought.
Nutrient deficiency

Article: Nutrient deficiency problems created due to drought
As the drought spreads throughout the Midwest, rainfall may be the only solution to mending nutrient deficiency problems in crops.
Crops near the breaking point

Photo gallery: Crops near breaking point in Grundy County, Iowa
Photojournalist Harlen Persinger documents the effects of the drought on his farm in Iowa.
Critical stages

Article: Illinois corn, soybeans at critical stages
Only 19% of the corn crop and 20% of the soybean crop were rated good to excellent as of July 12.
Minnesota corn suffers

Article: Minnesota’s corn crop suffers under hot, dry weather conditions
Just as tassels became visible in early July, the Minnesota corn crop suffered through a long period of hot, dry weather.
Blistering temperatures

Article:Blistering temperatures support higher corn prices
The price of corn continues to rise as the drought continues and crop yields are expected to suffer.
Soybean prices

Article:Soybeans close near high of season due to dry weather
Soybean prices are also affected by the 2012 drought.
Crop insurance

Article:Crop insurance in 2012: large payments increasingly likely due to hot weather
Crop insurance is proving to be extremely important with the adverse weather this growing season.
Drought of '88

Article:Indiana drought worst on crop conditions since 1988
Some are predicting that the 2012 drought could be comparable or worse than the 1988 drought.
Corn in Illinois

Article:Stress on corn at pollination
Read an overview of the condition of corn in Illinois in early July.
Indiana

Article:Drought widens and strengthens grip on Indiana
In late June, the drought started adversely affecting crops throughout Indiana.
Insect problems

Article:Spider mites begin to inhabit drought-stressed soybean fields
The drought has created an environment ideal for harmful insects.
Tolerance of corn to drought

Article:Recent observations on the tolerance of corn yield to drought conditions
Three recent observations are provided to help answer questions about corn and its tolerance to drought.

The 2012 drought has many growers throughout the Midwest very concerned about its effects on corn and soybean crops. Farm Industry News brings you a compilation of our most recent drought coverage. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you more drought stories and resources throughout the coming weeks.