Our final MN stop was near Claremont. We started to see random fields that had not been planted or were replanted (about 1%) so we stopped in at a farmstead and inquired the reason. The corn planted in late April emerged well and stands are good. The later planting dates have been challenged by excess rainfall. The Claremont area received 3+ inches of rain last week and a short 2 inches yesterday. This area also grows a small percentage of canning vegetables that are normally planted later than corn or soybeans. So this anomaly was easily explained by a short conversation with a local grower.
The field we stopped at was a loamy productive soil. It was very wet (see picture), however there was only slight ponding in a corner or two. The rest of the field was just drinking the water up! The plants were at V5-V6 and 30,391. I would rate the condition at a 9.
Off to La Crosse for the evening. We will test the local cuisine and brew. 1,300 miles down....400 miles to go!
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