Drought diminishes crop yield estimates in the Dakotas, Minnesota
8/29/2021 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
AFFECTED AREAS:
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Start Date: 8/20/2021
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Aug. 12 Crop Production Report indicates significant reductions in corn and soybean yields for the Dakotas and Minnesota. Comparing 2020 yields with expected 2021 yields, North Dakota expects a decrease of 24% in corn yield, South Dakota anticipates an 18% decrease, while Minnesota expects 14% decrease.
Yield reductions for soybeans are 28% for North Dakota, 14% for South Dakota, and 12% for Minnesota.
The Fence Post (Greeley, Colo.), Aug 20, 2021
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