2026 Fall Farm Outlook Lincoln Daily News Oct 2026 Page 13 have been a factor this year.” Unfortunately, Tibbs stated that the only real way farmers can protect their crops during bouts of extreme heat is by having “an irrigation system that can deliver some moisture during dry spells.” It is important to understand that the heat of these past few years has not been easy on our local farmers, or farmers across the country. Heat and drought are a terrible combination for any producer, whether they are a farmer or a rancher. While there are some ways to try to mitigate some of the heat related issues, none of these are permanent solutions. [Matt Boutcher] Sources: Yale Climate Connections New report suggests more global temperature records ahead EPA: Extreme Heat Iowa State Extension: Corn pollination: effect of high temperature and stress NC State Extension: How Do High Temperatures Impact My Soybeans? USDA: Hot Situation for Hogs University of Minnesota Extension: Heat stress in dairy cattle Reagen Tibbs, Commercial Agricultural Educator, University of Illinois Extension
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