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6/26/25 - Sweet Corn Soon; More wet for now, dry next week

6/26/25 - Sweet Corn Soon; More wet for now, dry next week

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 Weather History & Current Conditions Historical reference: June 26, 1993 - Severe hailstorms in western Iowa with golf ball to softball-sized hail caused extensive damage to crops, trees, cars, and buildingsRecent weather: 150-400% of normal rainfall across southern Iowa with some areas receiving 3-8 inches (equivalent to a month's worth of rain)Heat wave anomaly: Unusual combination of high 90s temperatures, high humidity, and sustained strong southerly winds for 24-36 hours - described as a "black swan event"Record temperatures: Many stations recorded daily record warm overnight low temperatures that didn't allow for cooling Weather Forecasts Short-term: Continued unsettled pattern with thunderstorms and slight severe weather risk in north-central to northeastern IowaComing week: Heavy rain potential (1-2 inches), cooler 80s tomorrow, then back to low 90s with Sunday thunderstorms followed by quieter conditionsExtended outlook: 6-10 and 8-14 day forecasts show near normal temperatures with continued wet signal; July outlook leans warm statewide with slight dry tendency in western Iowa Sweet Corn Season & Pest Management Sweet corn timing: First harvest expected within days - Roger VanDonselaarr (Prairie Produce, Grinnell) and Hilltop Farm (Dallas Center) Production methods: Early growers use clear plastic mulch and row covers to accelerate growthCorn earworm challenge: Moths present requiring spray applications every 2-3 days, but wet conditions prevent field accessQuality standards: Zero tolerance for worms in commercial sweet corn due to consumer expectations and processing requirementsDrone spraying: Some growers adopting drone technology to overcome wet soil limitations, though wind conditions still restrict applications Disease Management & Crop Care Disease scouting tips: Stay out of wet fields to prevent disease spreadStart with youngest, healthiest plants before moving to diseased areasUse clean clothes, tools, and boots dailyDisinfect pruners between plants Current diseases observed: Bacterial leaf spot in parsley/cilantro and black rot in brassicas Garlic Production Scape removal timing: Research shows removing scapes as early as possible (when just emerged) produces largest bulbsManual vs. mechanical removal: Hand removal preferred as mowing can remove leaves and reduce bulb size by 15%Market considerations: If selling scapes, wait for full curl; if maximizing bulb size, remove immediately Upcoming Events July 1: Plant diagnostic clinic at Twin County Produce Auction, Kalona (9-11 AM)July 8: Rodale Field Day at Midwest Organic Center near Cedar Rapids - featuring autonomous robotic ag toolsJuly 31: Educate the Educators Day at Plant Peddler, CrescoAugust 1: Variety Day trade show at Plant PeddlerEnd of July: Cut flower field day at River Root Farm, DecorahEnd of August: Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day, Ames summary generated using claude.ai
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