Recent rains bring improvement in moisture conditions

Local agronomist says corn and bean crops look good at this point in season

The National Drought Monitor map shows a marked improvement in Nebraska soil moisture conditions over the past two weeks. However, Hamilton County still remains about 4 inches behind normal precip for this point in the year.
The National Drought Monitor map shows a marked improvement in Nebraska soil moisture conditions over the past two weeks. However, Hamilton County still remains about 4 inches behind normal precip for this point in the year.

Heading into the second month of the summer growing season, crops in Hamilton County are reported to be in good shape, despite a lingering shortage of precipitation from what is normal for our area. However, rain showers over the past couple of weeks have made a significant difference in terms of the National Drought Monitor Map for Nebraska.  The map dated June 24 showed the entire state to …