Scattered showers ranged anywhere from 10 mm to 40 mm of participation across the area. Some areas are still dry. Hot humid weather gave way to dryer air and more seasonal temperatures. Dry conditions parts of area will have an effect on pollination at this critical time.
Variability is still evident within fields as part of the fields have yet to tassel.
Corn Borer is currently between generations. Levels of first generation were lower than the previous 2 years. A few corn root worm adults have been observed feeding on corn leaves. High wind from last weeks storm bent corn over but the majority of it has recovered. Northern Essex and sweeping down into Merlin, corn has curved back to a standing position.