Red clover stands are quite good in some fields but poor in others. Spring cereals yields were very good on early plantings and very poor on late plantings. Heat unit accumulation is averaging about 17 units per day which is more typical in September. Rainfall accumulation of 25-50 mm with some areas receiving up to 75 mm. Soybeans are advancing quickly with generally good pod set.
Height is quite variable.
Lamb's-quarter, milkweed, ragweed and foxtail are evident in a number of fields. Growth in some fields is very lush with some white mold evident. Disease pressure except for dwarf bunt was light this year. Straw is seeing a strong market this year. Some mold reported, however, steady rainfall the past week has delayed its spread.