The heavy rainfall since mid-May that has caused four separate rounds of flooding across central Lyon County has also adjusted some planting timelines for ag producers.
Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees says most of the county’s corn is likely in the ground, while the same may not be true for beans — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Rees also says a stretch of 5-7 dry days will mean a lot of farm implements getting out into fields for planting. Dry and mild would be better for the crops than the hot, dry conditions we’re expecting this week, especially for beans, which may have some crusting later.
Scattered hail may have taken some of the wheat crop, while recent rain has likely reduced some test weights. Harvest for the winter wheat crop may be 2-3 weeks away.
When it comes to livestock watering conditions, stock ponds are — as you can imagine — in good shape. Grass has been growing well, but not as fast as normal because temperatures haven’t been all that warm. With hot conditions in place this week, there should be a lot of grass growth in the short term.
