frequent rains and in some cases locally heavy rains have made significant differences around the area.

Plentiful rainfall. According to my Fieldview account we are approaching 6″ of rain since planting the first date of the soybean trial. The 30 year average from the planting date to now is about 3″

Soils are dry on top and are fit to travel across. There are some ponds that may still be a bit too wet to work with, but it really depends on the field, rain and drainage.

Still seeing planters around, likely spotting in bare areas from ponding water. Most of the activity is transitioning to post herbicide applications and side dressing corn.

VC-V6/R1

V2-V7

NA

No major issues found or reported to my knowledge. Local fields may vary based on management practices and crop stage.

Just like the crops….adequate moisture and good growing conditions is allowing for weeds to thrive as well. The pre emergent herbicides have likely ran their course. Depending on crop stage it may be well worth it to add more pre to a post application.

With the wet weather, conditions seem favorable for diseases. I have not seen any first hand, but I would not be surprised to start seeing reports. Especially as some of the seed treatments are wearing out.

Ponding issues from water standing.