Thursday, September 10, 2009

Cropwatcher 09-11-09

First things first TO ALL THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES OF SEPTEMBER 11 2001 WE HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT EVER FORGET WHAT HAPPENED THAT FATEFUL DAY GOD BLESS AMERICA !

Here is a picture of the south place from the north place wish the corn was more even compaction really got us this spring.



Todd Easton Coles County September 11 2009: Finally some warmth this week bringing us another 150 growing degree days putting the total 2350 for late May planted corn but we are still 150 units behind normal. The few acres of late April planted corn looks like it could be harvested but I’m sure those growers will let some natural drying occur before they start picking. The rest of our corn is showing quite a bit of visual improvement but is still more than two weeks from physiological maturity. The early third of area soybeans are finally starting to turn yellow which should mean a couple more weeks before cutting begins while the later beans are still very green and really need an extended growing season. All but the earliest beans could use a rain very soon to ensure good pod fill but nothing seems to be in the forecast so we are hoping for a surprise.

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