There have been few requests to divert grain corn to silage. The success of the crop still hinges on the first frost. Earliest beans are now turning brown and dropping leaves. Beans planted by July 5 are lush and starting to fill pods. The crop may still be considered successful if there are two more weeks of good conditions.
Yields are well below average.
Empire apples are now being harvested and extensive losses have occurred due to hail and overall poor yields. The pear harvest will be complete in the next week, with above average yields expected.