Moisture is critical for grain formation. Soybeans are in full flower, with many fields showing moisture stress. The bean growth has stalled in the driest areas. Weed escapes are beginning to show up in a few fields. Winter wheat harvest is essentially complete, including the red wheats.
Yields are average and above, with generally good quality.
Barley harvest is well underway, with yields average to slightly below. Straw yield has been high for both winter and spring cereals. Harvest of mixed grains and spring wheat will begin next week. The first fields of spring canola have been swathed. Second cut hay harvest has been completed much to quickly.