The corn crop is almost all planted, while cotton and soybeans are both being planted ahead of the normal pace. A lot of cottonseed went into the ground last week. I expect planting to be full speed this week. The soil moisture and temperature are at an almost optimum level. No-till acres will be the highest ever for our county.
Gardens are late, but are catching up now.
No major problems reported from insects or diseases. Temperatures have been somewhat cooler than normal for the past three days. Temperatures are expected to return to normal and no rain is scheduled for the next week. The bulk of the cotton crop is expected to be planted in the next 7 days. Soybean and cotton planting should be in full swing by mid-week.