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Tornado and wind: Farm
Table of contents
Livestock
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Weather-related livestock sales
Explains how some livestock sales may be tax deferred during weather related disasters.
Farm safety
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Wind damaged farm structures
What to look for on the exterior and interior of buildings after a disaster.
Crops
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Upper Midwest haylist
Announce and search available or needed hay lots or view haylot summary data.
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The Soybean Growers Field Guide for Evaluating Crop Damage and Replant Options
Assess yield losses associated with delayed planting and reduced soybean population. (45 K PDF)
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The Corn Growers Field Guide for Evaluating Crop Damage and Replant Options
Assess yield losses associated with delayed planting and reduced corn population. (48 K PDF)
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Assessing hail-damaged corn and soybean
Corn survival can be determined by splitting stalks and examining the growing point. For soybean plants, looks at amount of green tissue remaining.
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Find storage or customer for grain in damaged bins
Finding alternative storage is important, since grain left uncovered in the rain will deteriorate rapidly.
Other farms resources we recommend
- Inspecting Farm Buildings for Wind Damage Safety Checks After A Storm — National Ag Safety Database (nasd) — Roof, foundation, silo and interior checklist.




