Crop Watcher August 6 - HOT

Todd Easton Coles County August 6 2010: Hot is the word in our area and many others it sounds it sounds like, Crops seem to be tolerating the relentless heat for now but much more of it and the top end of potential yields may be sacrificed. GDU’s for April 15th corn is at 2300 this week putting us at 300 units above average quite the opposite of last year’s situation. Many large and good looking ears are being pulled out of fields fully dented and showing developing starch lines. Soybeans are entering the R6 stage finishing up pod fill and may show some yield reduction caused by this heat but time will tell. As much of an effect as the heat may have on the crops don’t forget the profound effect it can have on you. Keep cool, take it easy, and watch out for others.