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Hot, Dry Weather Becoming A Concern For Area Crops

November 22, 2014

(Spencer)– The recent hot, dry weather is starting to cause some concern when it comes to area crops. While the immediate area is still in relatively good shape, Paul Kassel, a Crops Specialist with the Iowa State University Extension Service, says that will change quickly if some rain doesn’t fall soon…(click here for comment from Kassel.)

And to make matters even more concerning, according to Kassel, is that the stress is coming at a crucial time for corn as it begins to pollinate…(click here for comment from Kassel.)

Producers are keeping their fingers crossed that chances for rain in the forecast over the upcoming weekend come true.