Dry and hot weather pattern impacts on crop production

Abnormal dry and hot conditions can cause stress for crop production during critical growth stages with implications of yield loss, profit loss and livestock management concerns. The Purdue Extension Field Crops team has compiled research-based resources and best management practices for drought and heat stress.

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Shaun Casteel
Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist
scasteel@purdue.edu
765.794.0895

Beth Hall
Indiana State Climatologist
bethhall@purdue.edu
765.494.8060

Dan Quinn
Purdue Extension Corn Specialist
djquinn@purdue.edu
765.494.5314

Dry weather impacting nitrogen, herbicide applications
Heat stress and drought consideration for corn
Heat sress and drought additional resources
"Rootless" or "Floppy" corn syndrome

Forage management during droughts
Hay harvest best management practices
Hay target moisture to avoid excessive heating
Overgrazing during dry weather has long term consequences

Drought-stricken or bin-busting yields
Dry weather impacting nitrogen, herbicide applications

Indiana drought monitor status
Weather and climate resources

Purdue Extension Field Crops Team

The Field Crops Team produces a variety of resources to support decision-making by farmers in the production, harvest, and storage of agronomic crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, hay/forage and other field crops.

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