At significant Underwood, Minnesota, Lance Peterson says the area has gone five weeks without substantial rainfall, although scattered showers have helped some fields. “Overall, we’re under a lot of moisture stress,” Peterson says. “The beans seem to be holding up better. The pod set isn’t bad.” Corn is showing more visible stress, with drooping ears and discoloration developing on plants. Kernel counts aren’t necessarily poor, but Peterson is concerned about final test weight, dry matter and standability.
