Flooding and Freezing Effects on Wheat and Corn

By Chad Lee
Published on Apr. 11, 2025

Articles in this newsletter address the rainfall totals received since the first of April and the expected nitrogen losses from those conditions. There are other concerns about how the wheat crop will recover from the excessive rains. The following are some expectations and assumptions. Be cautious with these.

Winter Wheat in February

By Chad Lee
Published on Feb. 21, 2025

Most winter wheat survived well during the previous cold weather. While the air temperatures dropped near zero most soil temperatures at 2 inches below the surface remained above freezing (Kentucky Mesonet).

Soil Temperatures Remain Above Freezing Across Kentucky

By Chad Lee
Published on Jan. 20, 2025

Soils at 2-inch depths are staying above freezing so far around the state. The Kentucky Mesonet records soil temperatures at certain locations. For the sites we checked, all the soils are still above 32°F.