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Drier weather is creating additional challenges to an already difficult growing season for Ohio farmers.  Ohio state statistician Cheryl Turner with USDA says the excessive moisture early in the growing season caused a shallow root system that decreases the crops’ ability to handle dry weather.

According to the latest weekly crop report, 58 percent of the corn crop is rated good to excellent.  Ninety-five percent of the crop is silking, 55 percent is in the dough stage, and 5 percent has dented.

Continue reading Ohio crops: corn 58%; soybeans 55% good to excellent at Brownfield Ag News.