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Chip Flory gives you comparisons to last year and the three-year average for western Iowa - including some perspectives on the “challenges” facing the west-central Iowa corn and bean crops.
Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour consultant Mark Bernard
Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour leader Brian Grete
Day 3--Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 193.72 bu. per acre for Illinois. Pod counts in a 3’x3’ square averaged 1,270.61.
Day 3--Scouts took samples from Iowa districts 1, 4 and 7. Iowa’s full results will be posted at the end of day 4.
Preliminary route reports from Brian Grete, Mark Bernard, Chip Flory and Brent Judisch on Day 3 of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour.
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Corn and wheat saw relatively quiet action overnight with corn going into the break at session highs. Soybean futures saw relative weakness, though saw some strength into the break.
Grains were relatively flat overnight but soybeans continue to face pressure.