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Kansas farmers enjoy snow, but want more
After being blanketed with more than a foot of snow, many in the Midwest are sick of the winter weather. But some farmers in Kansas say the snow is alleviating some of the effects of the ongoing drought.
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Drought leading to fireplace dangers
Chimneys should be cleaned and inspected every single year. That's standard advice from any chimney sweep. But this year, that maintenance could be even more essential.
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How to preserve evergreens this winter
Find out how to make sure your evergreens -- and foundation -- survive the winter.
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Drought brews anxiety at Boulevard beers
The Kansas winter wheat crop continues to suffer from warm, dry and windy weather -- …
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Farmers hope for better luck with wheat
Johnson County, Kan., farmer Tom Boehm struck out with soybeans and corn this summer, but…
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Better late than never on fireworks show
The summer drought resulted in cancellation of fireworks displays in many parts of the …
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Soybean harvest disappoints farmers
The dry weather pattern that's plagued much of the Midwest since last year is bringing …
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Tree roots a threat to home sewer lines
Tree roots searching for moisture are being blamed for damaging home sewer lines.
- Kansas farm aid running dry
- Porkpocalypse? Bacon shortage feared
- Rain eases drought across Midwest
- Kan. farmers now planting '13 wheat crop
- Drought-stressed grass kills cattle
- Isaac rains help soybeans in Midwest
- KC-area homes see flooding after Isaac
- Isaac helped and hurt homeowners
- Missouri prepares for hurricane remnants
- Groups warn of continued fire dangers
- Drought causing beef prices to soar
- Drought doubles golf course's water bill
- Drought slashes Kan. farm's pecan yield
- Low lake not a threat to power plant
- Concerns raised about Kan. nuclear plant
- Horse owners feeling pain of drought
- Mo. dairy farmer: The system failed us
- Coast Guard tries to ease river jam
- Days of Drought
| 336 days |
| May 29, 2012 - April 30, 2013 |
- Online Resources & News
US Drought Monitor from University of Nebraska
US Sees Food Prices Rising From Severe Drought
Drought may cause food prices to go up 3 to 4 percent next year
Why the drought affects me and you
Farmers search for hay during drought
Farmer in the drought – if you plant it, it might not come
Drought pushes Wisconsin farmers to sell cattle
Governor Brownback, state officials continue drought tour
Resources
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Brush up on your weather terminology
Pull your head out of the clouds and read up on some of weather terms being tossed around this summer, so you know when to prepare and when to take cover.
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Extreme heat can damage foundations
As temperatures soar once again in the Kansas City area, homeowners who have cut back or stopped watering their lawns could end up paying an expensive foundation bill in just a few months.
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USDA to help farmers with drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is streamlining the process for farmers to apply for government disaster help as crops in many states burn up in the widest drought in nearly 25 years.
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Water from rain barrels rescues plants
Kelly Beard-Tittone has a number of thriving plant and vegetable gardens at her house in spite of the drought. But instead of running a sprinkler, she's using water collected in her rain barrels to keep them alive and well.
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EF1 Tornado In Missouri Monday
Good morning bloggers,
Usually when an EF1 tornado occurs near Kansas City we would be all over it, and …
