The six to ten day outlook (July 7 to 11) above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. Not a good outlook with pollinating corn. Looking out eight to 14 days (July 9 to 15) indicates more of the same with well above normal temperatures and little rain. The drought monitor indicates little change from last week. Major deterioration in conditions is occurring in Southwest Kansas with Extreme and Exceptional drought conditions moving eastward. Summer crops have befitted from the rainfall two weeks ago but that is rapidly disappearing. Moisture and lower nighttime temperatures are needed as corn in the area is starting to tassel and silking/pollination aren’t far behind and stress at this stage will quite negatively impact yields. On the bright side, the conditions of the last week allowed wheat harvest to proceed rapidly.