Many had just started to get back into the field after last weekend’s (about 1 inch) rain but have stopped again after today’s rain. A high percentage of fields have been planted, and you can now see around 35% soybean and corn emergence from the road. Overall, both corn and soybean stands and populations look good after last weekend’s cold snap and rain. Some fields that were planted around April 9 or 10 are struggling to emerge in fields that are crusted. One soybean field had necks that were breaking in crusted conditions, and these plants will not survive. Plant populations will need to be reevaluated in another five to seven days to see if replant is needed. Many days have been very windy and not suitable for herbicide applications. Morningglories were seen emerging while scouting soybeans.

Experienced lower nighttime temperatures (about 35 F) last weekend. This week, temperatures were 70-75 F (daytime) and 40-50 F (nighttime). We have had some very windy days.

Today, we are getting a few tenths of rain.

Dry and crusting, but light rain today, hopefully, will soften the ground.

Farmers were able to get back into the field in the last few days after last weekend’s rainfall but are now taking another break after today’s rain.

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