The early germination is at the 3rd to 4th trifoliate while the late germination is at the unifoliate to 1st trifoliate. Again except for some quackgrass escapes weed control is generally good. With the return of dry weather growers have continued harvesting hay and haylage. Yields are some what higher than earlier cuttings but still below normal. Regrowth has been good with the moisture and heat.
Soil moisture is generally adequate in the northern half of the area while the south is fairly dry.
Corn is progressing well with the recent moisture and heat. Stands are at the 8 to 10 leaf stage. Colour is good, however, population is uneven in many fields. Soybeans are at the second to fourth trifoliate. Rain over the last two weeks has improved germination, still, population is less than ideal in a number of fields.