Weather- In a classic case of "be careful what you wish for" we are now approaching the other end of the spectrum in reference to available moisture. Many fields are drying out and our producers who use irrigation have been pouring the water to their crops. The forecast, however, does have chances for showers for the rest of the week.
Crops-This warm, dry weather has really allowed for crops to progress through their various growth stages quite rapidly. Most all of the cereal grain crops have-or-are headed out and are looking very good. Corn is coming along well also and just about all of the first cutting hay crop has been harvested. Some producer's have started their second cutting or will be starting very soon. Sugarbeets have really taken off as well as the safflower and our pulse crops.
Pests- There are still some weed escapes out there as the early wet weather followed by dry days with too much wind have not really allowed for many days suitable to spray. Some reports of ascochyta and/or anthracnose have come in from pulse producers but fortunately there were not many and I have not seen or heard of head scab yet. I will be conducting another cutworm moth sampling session in August to determine levels/presence of these pests.
Nutrient Management-The spring rains have ultimately lead to leaching of some of the nutrients put down earlier in the year. This is showing up in many of our crops. For a guide on conducting tissue samples, visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/cpr/soils/plant-tissue-testing-interpretation-7-7-11
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