A Soggy and Cool Start to Spring Planting 2025

By Matt Dixon
Published on Apr. 11, 2025

Between relentless rainfall and subfreezing temperatures, the start of this growing season has been anything but ideal. According to data from the Ag Weather Center, Kentucky averaged 7.56 inches of rain last week.

After a Big Rain: N Loss, Erosion, and Other Things

By John Grove, Chris Teutsch, Edwin Ritchey, Brad Lee, and Glynn Beck
Published on Apr. 11, 2025

As we write this article, it is still raining – towards an unknown but large amount of rainfall (Fig.1).

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).