Precipitation the past 12 months (from May 2018 through April) was the wettest yearlong period on record in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In addition, a new U of I study shows link between excessive rainfall and lower yields. “Heavy rainfall can decrease corn yield more in cooler areas and the effect is exacerbated even further in areas that have poor drainage,” said Yan Li, lead author of the study. (FarmWeekNow)