After a week of high temperatures and little rainfall, Wednesday (6/10) storms brought over an inch of rain to many parts of the County. This will be followed by another round of storms on 6/11. Despite the heavy winds and tornado reports from the 6/10 storms, there does not appear to be much wind damage to crops in much of the County.

While crops across Logan County continue to look healthy, the lack of rainfall over the last week is starting to show some signs of stress, particularly in later-planted fields. The fields that were planted earlier in the season are in the V4-6 stage for corn and soybeans, with later-planted fields in the V2 stage. The first cutting of hay fields has also wrapped up across the county, with the hope of timely rains providing a good jumpstart for regrowth.

Conditions have been mixed for fieldwork in Logan County over the last week. Sporadic rain showers have limited some field operations, but there are no signs of delay for most producers. There are still a good number of fields that need to be planted, with warmer temperatures over the coming days surely to provide the right conditions to get seeds in the ground. Corn and soybeans that have emerged appear healthy, with no obvious signs of frost or heavy rainfall damage.

Crop growth across Logan County remains steady despite heavy rains and cold nighttime temperatures. Most fields that have been planted have begun to emerge, with a few fields still yet to be planted. There do not appear to be many spots that will require replanting due to washouts from heavy rains in late April.

Rains over the last week have been welcome, but have not provided the much-needed relief from drought conditions. If anything, the rain has slowed the harvest progress for many across Logan County. While on the outside rows, some fields appear ready to harvest, there are still many green plants deep inside the fields. Soybeans have been most affected by the lack of rain, with very few green leaves left on the plants.

Harvest has officially begun in Logan County, with some corn fields being harvested earlier this week. A lack of significant rainfall, combined with the high daily temperatures over the last couple of days, has pushed plants toward harvest. Some corn and soybean fields are still too green, so it remains to be seen how the forecasted high temperatures over the weekend will impact their readiness.

Rain showers earlier this week brought much-needed moisture to the area, giving some fields a boost. Most of the corn in Logan County has entered the R5, or dent, stage, with some fields still in R4, or dough. Soybeans are showing similar progress, with most fields in the R5 stage. The growing season is nearing its end, and some plants are beginning to show signs of full maturity.

Despite the seasonally warm temperatures during the last week, many crops across Logan County benefited from a rain shower early in the week. Most of the county saw 1 to 2 inches of rain, which will undoubtedly help crop growth. Many corn fields are moving into the R5 “dent” stage, with not many lagging behind the leaders. Much the same can be said for soybeans, with most fields in the R5 seed stage.

Last weekend’s 3+ inches of rain gave a much-needed boost for crops across Logan County. While some areas may still exhibit signs of heat stress, most fields appear strong and healthy. Corn at the University Research Plot in Hartsburg and across much of the county is in at least the R3 “milk” stage, with some in the R4 “dough” stage. The same can be said of soybeans, with nearly all fields having pods at various stages of development. Cooler temperatures and more rain in the next week will undoubtedly be welcome.

Last week brought sporadic pop-up showers that benefited some fields needing a shot of rain to support growth and development in the reproductive stage. A few corn fields are still in the late V-stages, while nearly all have tasseled and ears are beginning to show. The same can be said of soybeans, with nearly all fields across the county at least in the R2 stage.