There is a noticeable increase in the acres of hay that are now being harvested after the critical harvest period. Shortages of feed are fueling this increase. Pastures have been good growing well into September. Fall tillage is proceeding well with many fields ready for winter. Winter wheat stands are looking good.
Growth appears even as fields green.
Scattered thundershowers throughout the week left 10 to 25mm of rainfall throughout the area. Earlier planted fields have emerged although the cool weather had slowed growth. Silage harvest is in full swing. The moisture is low enough now that the silos should not run - a problem from some fields harvested earlier. Grain corn is drying down with the early planted corn appearing normal, however later planted, and delayed plants, have cobs with grain just at the early dent stage that are now black layered.