Heat Damage in Corn, Soybean Moisture Stress, Emergent La Nina

August 10, 2011

Corn has deteriorated in the “heart” of the Midwest grain belt. Crop ratings declined sharply the past 4 weeks in drought affected crops. Corn in the good-excellent category fell sharply in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. The number 2 corn state Illinois fell 17% in good-excellent since July 10, now reporting only 50% good and excellent.

The northern Midwest corn withstood July heat in better condition... subscribers continue to full story...