Shelby Crop Report - July 24

Rain totals of .4 to .6 in of rain were welcomed by most folks this week

Corn: All early planted corn pollinated in near ideal conditions. Relatively cool temperatures and adequate moisture should provide decent pollination opportunities in the near future for later planted corn. During our fair, producers expressed cautious optimism despite significant problem areas within many fields.

Soybeans: Early planted soybeans are well into the R-3 stage. All fields have benefited to recent drying conditions. Poor weed control continues to plague numerous fields.

Wheat: Wheat harvest is done with yields ranging from the upper 60's to one field reported at 105 bushels per acre. Most folks are reporting averages in the upper 70's and lower 80's but a few note averages in the lower 90's. Quality was generally good with test weights in the upper 50's. Some of the later harvested fields this week were lower in grain quality. Straw was abundant in most fields, resulting from the unusual 6-10" growth spurt occurring after heading this year.

Forages: Harvest of 2nd cutting continues with yields and quality excellent. Several third cutting stands are coming on strong.

Integrated Pest Management: Japanese beetle reports are abundant but none have been reported at treatable levels. No treatable levels of silk clipping beetles were heard of and no insect infestations above threshold levels have been noted. Weed control concerns are obvious in many later planted soybean fields.