July 31, 2018 by minnehahacd
Here’s an interesting article we found in “The Furrow” about the rainfall challenges we’ve been having in the Midwest.
“Scientists conducting the third National Climate Assessment for the U.S. reported that heavy downpours are increasing nationally, with the largest increases in the central Corn Belt states along with the northeastern states.”
(Please click on the picture below to view the article)
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