As of Tuesday, Oct. 21st, the drought monitor report indicates little change from last week for us. There is an increase in abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions for the eastern quarter of the state and in the northeast. Our area is still totally out of dry conditions. The six-to 10-day outlook (Oct. 28 to Nov. 1) indicates normal for temperatures and precipitation. The eight to 14-day outlook (Oct. 30 to Nov. 5) indicates a 40 to 50% chance of leaning above normal for temperatures and 33 to 50% chance of leaning below normal for precipitation. We could still use precipitation for establishing wheat. With this forecast harvest should finish soon.

We have spent the last two weeks discussing IPM (Integrated Pest Management); what it is; why we have transitioned to it; in general te

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