The heat has taken a huge toll on the corn crop this year all over the corn belt. We have had 10 days here over 100F- not heard of in our area since 1936.
The rain here on Sunday was too late to really help.
Mark picked some samples yesterday from our fields and also from some neighbours
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| Local corn |
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| Our corn |
Normally at this stage of growth it would be looking more like the sample fourth from the left.
Talk on the local radio as I drove to yoga this morning was about the impact this will have on the price of grain for farmers and subsequently the price of food for consumers.
I live with a grain trader, who is always talking about crops. I know this happens all the time around the world and I am aware of the severe droughts that occur in Australia. It is part of our life there.
However, living in the country really brings it home.
Would anyone else like to comment on their corn corp?
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