Across the Corn Belt, sunny, warm conditions are ideal for summer crop maturation and harvesting, as well as winter wheat planting and emergence. On October 15, the corn harvest was more than 10 percentage points behind the respective 5-year averages in all Midwestern States except Michigan.
On the Plains, warm, dry weather — following soaking rains—favors summer crop harvesting and winter wheat planting, emergence, and establishment.
In the South, scattered showers are confined to Florida’s peninsula.
Continue reading Exceptionally tranquil Heartland weather at Brownfield Ag News.
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