First generation European corn borer larvae were reported in most areas of the state. Tom Smidt, Smidt Crop Management in Greene, reports finding first instar larvae in larger corn and up to 20 percent of the scouted plants were infested. High mortality of the larvae in pulled whorls was observed. Common waterhemp, smartweed, and giant ragweed are getting too large to effectively control with herbicides in some fields. First-cut hay harvest is almost complete, except for some counties in the central, south central, and northeast areas.
Oats are shorter than normal, somewhat uneven, and they are starting to head out.
Winter wheat fields are starting to mature and turn yellow, and in general, the crop looks good. This information subject to a usage policy .