Final Crop Watcher 10/29/10

Todd Easton Coles County October 29, 2010: Finally our long lost friend rainfall came back into the area for a brief visit Tuesday morning calming the dust and putting a half inch in the rain gage. It was great to get something but we could sure take at least another inch if it comes along. Area producers are in the very good place of being caught up and looking for things to do. Who would have imagined that this time last year? Everyone is extremely anxious to begin fall ammonia application and a few as always have jumped the gun and went over a few fields already. I hope the cooler weather promised by forecasters comes in to help them keep most of their investment in the root zone where it belongs. One thing that can not be stressed enough is to use extreme caution when you are around Anhydrous Ammonia and give it the fear and respect it deserves. Well it has been a pleasure to report a much less stressful Crop Watcher season this year and best wishes for everyone in the coming year. See you again next May.