While heavy rain fell in some areas of the Prairies, others were left
without a drop. The rain helped some wildfires, but there are still more fires
this year than in the last five years to date in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Here's a look at the rain and temperatures for the week ahead for farmers.
=^Canada Prairies Weather Outlook
Farmers from six states shared their spring planting experiences, while
DTN experts fleshed out expectations for the weather and markets in the months
ahead. DTN has extended the registration deadline to view the replay until June
5.
4^Minding Ag's Business
A new building on the campus of the University of Kentucky will be the new
home of USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Forage-Animal Production
Research Unit (FAPRU). The facility will be completed by 2026 and will allow
for research into forage and animal science production.
@^USDA to Open Forage Research Facility
A Minnesota woman was trampled by a steer and given a 1% chance of
survival, but she has overcome the odds and is expected to recover.
F^Woman Survives Being Trampled by Steer
Agricultural groups and Republican lawmakers praised the Supreme Court
decision for setting a new standard for regulating bodies of water. Democrats
and environmental groups see the ruling as setting back the country's clean
water provisions. There was even disagreement over whether the ruling was
unanimous or a 5-4 split.
7^Wetlands Seen Differently Today