Second cut in under way once more with average to below average yields. Feeding damage is present in many fields at levels from 70 percent to 100 percent damage. Some signs of drought stress are present. Tremendous growth in the last week, however, unevenness remains. Tassels are present.
Root rot is severe in many fields leaving dead an dying plants in it's wake.
Rhizoctonia, Fusarium and Phytophthora are all present at significant levels. Heavy dews and high humidity are a concern in most fields relative to white mold disease potential. Rainfall across most of the area Sunday night gave relief to the driest areas, although amounts were more than enough at about 12-25 mm. The southwest of the area remained dry. Heat unit accumulations remain 250 behind normal and late crops could be in trouble without a good fall.