Crop Ratings Slide Due to Drought

Only 56% of corn and 50% of soybeans are rated good to excellent


To see how well plants have been able to tap soil moisture, Nafziger advised looking at how plants are growing. Plants with enough water available will grow to normal height, while those that are unable to get enough water end up shorter than normal. “Plants do tell us, through their growth, how they are doing,” he added.