Report not available. Wheat harvest has progressed well with most of the winter wheat now harvested. Results have been variable with a wide range of yields being reported and sprouting varying from very little to feed grade. Barley and oat harvest has just begun. The corn crop is progressing very well with many fields now shedding pollen.
Soybeans are in full flower and growing well with few problems.
Forages growth has been very good. The weather over the past couple of weeks has been your typical summer stuff. Some rain some sunshine and the odd severe thunderstorm thrown to keep us honest. Most areas in the 4 counties have received adequate rainfall with some getting heavy rain over short periods during storms. Temperatures have remained seasonal with highs in the mid to upper twenties.