Some producers continue to harvest 2nd and 3rd cut forages during this critical fall harvest rest period. This is the last forage season for some of these fields. Fall manure application onto grain stubble is underway. There were three good harvest days the end of last week. Otherwise the weather has been unpredictable with scattered showers, deluges of rain in isolated areas and sunny breaks.
Temperatures are normal during the day.
Harvest went at full steam on Thursday to Saturday with many acres finished during this time. A lot of the spring wheat and barley delivered to area elevators is off the drying charts for moisture but is being harvested to avoid the risk of sprouts and more unpredictable weather. There are no right answers. Yields are good with slightly lower bushel weights. The frost scare reinforced just how much heat is needed to mature corn and soybeans in the area.