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Saturated soil could add to flood threat

Feb 13, 2020
Feb 13, 2020

Winter field standing water — As winter heads to spring, saturated soils become a concern for farmers.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Soil moisture normally helps crops. But as winter heads to spring, saturated soils become a concern for Missouri farmers.

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