We have received seven inches of rain in July, and yes, it rained again this morning. A much‑welcomed cooldown began today, with temperatures expected around 75°F. Corn is at R3, and soybeans are at R4 growth stage. Since Dad and my brother disagreed on applying fungicide to corn this year, we left a check strip untreated. At this time, gray leaf spot is much worse in the untreated check. A few aphids are showing up in corn, but nothing like last year. Soybeans look good, with only a few Japanese beetles lingering on field edges. With all the rain, the soybeans keep putting on new growth and pods at the top of the plant.

A much‑welcomed cooldown began today, with temperatures expected around 75°F into next week.

We have received 7 inches of rain in the month of July and yes, it just rained this morning.