Drought
The U.S. drought monitor shows a softening drought footprint in areas of the U.S., but unfortunately much of the High Plains and other prime spring wheat production areas are still plagued with severe water deficits.
It’s the soybean crop that’s helping farmers in western Illinois, like Scott Cocquit, finish strong.
AgDay’s Tyne Morgan launches her I-80 harvest travels from the Cornhusker state where despite dry weather and heat, harvest has been a pleasant surprise.
One weather expert expects Midwest farmers to see rain showers during the next couple of months.
See which states are making the most harvest progress.
Smut, a gray, moldy growth on corn ears, is present in most cornfields every year, but rarely at the level of 2012.
With an early harvest on the horizon for many farmers, air temperatures will likely be warmer than during typical October conditions.
Pay close attention to pre-harvest intervals as drought conditions push an early soybean harvest this year.
With drought comes yield and grain quality concerns. Here’s what you need to know about what drought does in corn, and what you should expect at harvest. Stay tuned for a soybean update later this week.
Drier conditions are continuing in the Southeast United States while wet weather expands to the East. The AgDay Weather Team Looks at Root Zone Moisture in its weather segment.