On August 1, estimated daily water use ranged from 0.27 to 0.33 inches for corn emerged May 15, soybean and dry bean emerged May 29, and sunflower emerged June 5. Winter cereal and barley harvest is nearing completion while spring wheat harvest is in progress south of I-94. Late-planted barley appears to have lower yield and quality. Barley swathing and harvest, and canola swathing continue north of I-94. Initial reports from Eddy and Wells counties indicate average barley yield and feed quality.
Common root rot, leaf disease, and scab reduced small grain yield and quality across the region.
Sclerotinia can be readily found in canola. After swathing, canola stubble should be examined to determine incidence levels of the disease to estimate yield loss and for future rotation plans. The recent dry weather has lessened concern of white mold in beans. European corn borer levels generally appear low in the region. Sunflower growers should continue to monitor for banded sunflower moth and seed weevil.