Rains during the last two weeks have improved yield prospects, but it was too late for some dryland fields.
Some areas are still dry and sustained moisture is needed.
Open bolls have been observed in a few early-planted fields. Reports of stink bug numbers and boll damage increased this week. We would expect stink bugs to be a primary pest for the remainder of the season. Corn earworm and tobacco budworm populations vary significantly across the state. Pressure ranges from light to heavy and species makeup of infestations is a mixed bag.