by Bob Streit | Sep 14, 2022 | Crop Watch
The summer is now officially over with, as commemorated with the Labor Day Holiday and the end of the Farm Progress Show. It is always a moment to reflect on all the things that we did do or didn’t do, happened or did not happen during the summer. In much of the...
by Bob Streit | Aug 22, 2022 | Crop Watch
So, our wonderful USDA is forecasting high yields of the major crops for each state. A few things about their forecast is that they are based on models rather than actual field observations, assume normal temperatures and moisture after that date, and never retract...
by Bob Streit | Aug 12, 2022 | Crop Watch
August is here and what happens weather wise will determine if the upcoming crops meet expectations. Then you will know if you had a bad or good year. It is been one of the weirder seasons where everything seems to be off kilter. Most of the crops got planted 1 to 3+...
by Bob Streit | Jul 19, 2022 | Crop Watch
The month of July is now over 50% complete. The number of days where the high temps reached or exceeded 90F has likely matched or exceeded any count from the 1930s or 50s. Any temps over 84 F exceeds most peoples’ comfort margin, regardless of the humidity levels....
by Bob Streit | Jul 7, 2022 | Crop Watch
The early mid-point of the summer is here and it may be wise to evaluate what has gone right and what may have done the opposite. In many ways there were lots of firsts that we had to deal with. Never before have we had to worry so much about laying in supplies or...
