Harvest of rye and barley is well under way. Rye yields have been average. Barley yields so far are in the average range, almost all the yield reports have been with Robust. Quality so far has been disappointing with test weights of 42 to 45 lbs. Spring wheat that was planted in April, primarily in the Washburn area, have had above normal yields, with reports of 35 to 50 bushel being reported.
Scout fields as soon as yellow ray petals begin to appear.
Economic thresholds for oilseed sunflower is about 6-7 weevils per head and only 1 weevil per head for confectionery sunflower. Spray timing is critical to prevent adults from laying eggs on the developing seeds. Only a few fields of confectionery sunflowers have been reported above threshold. Nearly five inches of rain was reported in Kidder County during this period. While soil moisture supplies are currently satisfactory in most of the region, areas of Wells, Eddy, and Foster counties continue to be dry.