Cool, wet cloudy days have been the norm. Corn is now in the blister to milk stage with April plantings well advanced over the late May plantings even though they emerged at similar times. Pollination is variable, especially in droughted areas. Spider mites are showing up to be an issue in some later maturing soybean fields. Downy mildew is showing up in most fields but is not generally perceived to be a problem.
Root rots continue to be reported.
The August cut of hay has been interrupted by showers and poor drying conditions. Most crops are also short due to earlier dry weather. Leafhoppers are persisting with some spraying still occurring. Field beans are showing the effects of leafhopper and ozone and are showing many yellow leaves. Early fields are also showing maturity as leaves turn colour.