Volume 53 Number 19 August 29 2008This Week's Weather & Pests Dry conditions with cool evening temperatures prevailed during the final week of August. Most crops continue to develop behind schedule and require a minimum of 3 weeks of favorable weather to properly mature. The lack of precipitation and possibility of an early frost have become major considerations for Wisconsin farmers, particularly after temperatures in the lows 30s were recorded in the northern areas of the state on the night of August 24. Rains fell across the southern, central and northwest regions during the week, but the weather continues to be very dry. In the northeast, no measurable rainfall has occurred in 5 weeks. Crops statewide are greatly in need of moisture, and some corn planted on sand is fired beyond the point where rain would be of much benefit. If cool temperatures persist, development and activity of late-season pest insects is likely to be slowed and prolonged. |
