Impact of Heat and Dry Weather
b'In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Carl Joern and Ben Jacob discuss the impact heat and dry weather has on crops. Drought and heat that impacts crop during the season can cause lingering issues, resulting in reduced yield and grain quality in the fall. Heat can also impact herbicide applications. Most herbicide labels caution against applications made under environmental stress such as prevailing hot and dry conditions in Iowa this year. This is because of increased risk of crop injury and/or decreased weed control. Weeds growing under hot, dry conditions are often difficult to control because of the development of a thicker waxy cuticle, which serves as a barrier for herbicide absorption.'