For those who got to the fields the silage yields have been above average. Field conditions in some areas are wet and sloppy, but most of the area is still in good shape. The soybean crop continues to mature. Although disease levels are higher than usual for the region, the early maturing crop is still in excellent condition. Scattered showers on September 3rd dropped 5 to 15 mm of rain.
Soil moisture is adequate to excessive across the area.
Forages are still being harvested, however harvesting weather remains variable. Hay supply is good but quality is average to poor. Corn is benefiting from the sunny and warm temperatures. Corn silage harvest is underway. Soybeans are maturing quickly and the crop look's good overall.