Facing tight margins and staff shortages, some rural hospitals are
determined to write their own survival stories.
:^Rural Resilience - 4
Pasture and range conditions remain highly variable across the U.S., with
the upper Midwest showing strong conditions, while Nebraska and surrounding
states struggle severely amid drought and wildfire damage.
4^Rain Brings Relief; Plains in Crisis
Corn was 76% planted, soybeans were 67% planted and winter wheat was rated
27% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 17, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop
Progress report released on Monday.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
A major severe weather event is forecast to develop for this afternoon and
evening from Texas into the Midwest. Significant hail and damaging winds will
be a problem, but another round of strong tornadoes will also be an issue.
BAg Weather Forum
A federal court granted preliminary approval to John Deere's $99 million
antitrust settlement with farmers over right-to-repair lawsuits with objections
due September 2026.
7^Deere Planned Settlement Clears Hurdle
