Current Crop Conditions
In Chenango, Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Otsego and Schoharie Counties

May 27, 2008

Crop
Condition
Summary:
Corn planted four weeks ago, up and looking good.


General Crop Conditions Dry conditions is allowing field work to move ahead at a fast pace.  Much of corn planting is done.

Growing degree days since April 1 are normal.  Rainfall is below normal.

Look to start to harvest first cutting grass.

Look to start cutting alfalfa-grass mixes when the alfalfa  is 23 inches tall.
Corn
 Second leaf starting to appear on earliest planted.
Soybeans
 Planted
Alfalfa
 First cutting alfalfa is 28 inches tall at most locations, harvest now.  Harvest for alfalfa should take place at 28-30 for highest quality  .
Grass
 Grass should be cut if not passed by for highest quality.


Growth and Development
How a Corn Plant Develops  offers a complete description each stage of growth and development and explains the terminology used such as V1 or R2.  This document is of the highest quality, and it combines expert knowledge with outstanding graphics.

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