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.