Ohio soybean growers are dealing with uneven stands after prolonged rain and a May frost damaged early-planted fields. Farm Progress reported Friday that wet, oxygen-starved soils have slowed crop development across much of the state, especially in the southern two-thirds. Agronomist Luke Schulte told Farm Progress that many beans are yellow or neon green because saturated conditions are limiting growth. The USDA Crop Progress report said soybeans were 57% planted and 38% emerged for the week ending May 24, slightly behind the five-year planting average but ahead on emergence. Topsoil moisture was reported 52% adequate and 47% surplus. Farm Progress reported that some southern Ohio growers replanted after complete stand losses or reductions from the May 3rd frost. Warmer, drier weather is expected to help remaining fieldwork and crop recovery in coming days across Ohio.
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