Severe drought last year “burned up” much of the 800 acres of corn and soybeans Pete Youngblut, his father and brother had planted.
Farm Bill raises climate, conservation questions
Pete Youngblut, of Dysart, Iowa, and his father, Len Youngblut, inspect corn after harvesting. The Youngbluts are among the farmers and ranchers urging federal lawmakers to protect funds in the next farm bill for practices that help farmers become more resilient in the face of floods, droughts, windstorms and wildfires.





