Shorter season corn has dented and bird damage is a concern. Soy fields are also looking very good in general with good height and colour. Pod set is excellent and filling will be helped out by even the small amount of rainfall we have had. There is still evidence of stressed out root systems, with plants showing visible potash deficiency symptoms. Little white mold has been reported to date.
Spider mites are very active and some spraying has occurred .
Wheat stubble is being sprayed for weed control. Fields are also receiving biosolids and manure. Stem dry down is taking longer than expected due to humid weather and poor drying conditions. A few areas have started taking a third cut. Leafhopper populations are high and sprays are being applied.