Latest News From Frost

A late April blast could bring sub-freezing temperatures as far south as northern Texas, sparking growing concerns about the potential damage to winter wheat.

Drew Lerner of World Weather, Inc. says he’s concerned about the potential for a widespread frost and freeze later next week. Current models are conflicting on how widespread it will be and how cold it will get.

Colder air is drifting toward much of the Corn Belt to end the week. It is advancing through the central U.S. and then will continue its chilly journey toward the East Coast.

Pay attention to the low-lying areas, sandier soils and no-till fields and scout soybeans to evaluate stands and determine final plant population, advises Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.

The frigid air that blew through the northern Corn Belt last weekend left its mark on corn and soybean fields. From burnt leaf tissue to blotchy, curled leaves, Missy Bauer shares these tips to evaluate frost damage.

It can be difficult to decide when to tear out a field and start over. Get Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie's recommendations here.

Farmers are trying at harvesting as fast as they can before the snow arrives. There is snow in the forecast for many places in the Midwest this week. Has damage already been done to the crop during the last freeze?

The maturity of the U.S. corn crop is running at its slowest pace since 2009. For soybeans dropping leaves, it's the slowest since 1996. That's according to Crop Progress report of the September 22 week.

Summer-like temperatures could taper off in some growing areas this week. Cindi Clawson has your week-long forecast.

“The long-range computer models have kept trying to bring cold air to the Plains and it hasn’t really happened yet,” said Mike Hoffman.

Kirk Heinz and Michael Clark of BAMWX.com validated those fears on an episode of AgriTalk this week.