Stored wheat and barley should be cooled and checked for moisture content to prevent deterioration.

Late frosts and cool temperatures may affect corn’s growth this year.

Producers need to check the condition of their corn crop in the field.

Be aware of the consequences of harvesting, drying and storage options.

Corn has been losing just slightly more than 0.1 percent of moisture per day.

Along with the yield loss, farmers also need to be concerned about the impact on test weight.

Starter fertilizer increased corn grain yield 4 to 5 percent on soils testing low to medium for phosphorus.

Producers with cover crops available for grazing and those wanting their livestock to graze on cover crops can connect through NDSU’s FeedList.

Large areas of North Dakota remain wet and likely will be prevented planted acres for crop insurance purposes.

Extension specialists in NDSU’s Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department have launched a newsletter called Agriculture By the Numbers.