Temperatures in the low 30's with records being broken. Rainfall totaling 1 to 6 inches across the area on Thursday and Saturday. High winds with Saturdays storm, did minimal damage to crops. Crops Corn and soybeans are growing rapidly with the warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture. Corn is up to 6 feet tall and tassels are starting to emerge on the most advanced fields.
Corn continues to be uneven in some fields with little explanation of the cause.
Soybeans are now flowering and growing rapidly with the heat and moisture. Insect problems are minimal. Edible beans have pressure at threshold levels from leaf hoppers however timely rains have been keeping the population under control. Weed escapes have been a concern as some of the grasses recovered after the initial set back at spraying. Winter wheat is drying rapidly and harvest will begin by the end of this week.