Tuesday’s storms and Wednesday’s rain resulted in over an inch of rain being supplied to the area, which have helped to supply some needed soil moisture.

The fields referenced in today’s report have experienced some hail damage, though the plants will fortunately grow out of it as the damage was not too severe and there is enough healthy tissue to enable the plant to overcome the damage. Producers in the area are encouraged to scout for hail damage.

The soybeans in this field also seem to be exhibiting some Group 15 herbicide damage, as evidenced by the “drawstring” effect on the leaves whereby the midvein is shortened and the leaf tip is crinkled, resulting in heart-shaped leaflets. The damage is likely due to cold conditions, and fortunately, soybeans grow out of this injury quickly. Although this field is exhibiting some damage and injury, the soybeans have already produced active nodules, which may have been helped along by the producer’s use of in-furrow fertilization.