Dry Autumn Raises Concerns for Local Farmers
Iowa has had a fairly dry autumn this year. This has some people worried that the subsoil of Iowa’s fields are to dry too maintain crops next year. Jim Fawcet, Crop Specialist for ISU Extension, says...
View ArticleDry Autumns Can Lead to Fires
Some parts of Iowa are having problems with fires because of how dry the autumn was this year. Washington Fire Chief Tom Wide says there have not been problems with fires this year. He says autumn is...
View ArticleDangerous Conditions for Open Burns
The ISU Extension has issued a warning for those planning an open burn on their property. The light snowfall in the winter, combined with warm temperatures and dry winds, means burns could get out of...
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