
Many areas of Indiana experienced excessive rainfall from mid-May through late June (Figure 1), with some locations receiving more than 10–15 inches of rain between May 31 and June 29.

Many areas of Indiana experienced excessive rainfall from mid-May through late June (Figure 1), with some locations receiving more than 10–15 inches of rain between May 31 and June 29.

The consequences of flooding, ponding, and saturated soils on young corn depend heavily on the duration of the stress and temperatures.

There is the common adage “April showers bring May flowers”. Apparently, Mother Nature utilized a rather liberal definition of “showers” last weekend and the end of last week by dumping over seven inches of rain in southern Indiana.

The consequences of flooding, ponding, and saturated soils on young corn depend heavily on the duration of the stress and temperatures.

Over the last couple weeks, portions of Indiana have received significant rainfall amounts that have approached > than 5-6 in.

The consequences of flooding, ponding, and saturated soils on young corn depend heavily on the duration of the stress and temperatures.

The consequences of flooding, ponding, and saturated soils on young corn depend heavily on the duration of the stress and temperatures.
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