2026 Summer Weather Outlook Highlights Crop Challenges
The 2026 summer weather outlook, as discussed by agronomists and experts, highlights significant challenges for farmers, including disease and insect pressures exacerbated by the hot summer conditions. Jason Gibson, a technical field agronomist, shared insights on these issues during a discussion with Sarah Mock. Additionally, Hank Graves, a farmer in Platte County, Missouri, is adapting to these conditions by planting soybeans into a wheat-cereal rye cover crop mix, which was treated with herbicide days earlier. This approach is part of the Farmers for Soil Health program, aimed at improving soil resilience. The discussion also touched on the importance of efficient fertilizer use amidst lower budgets, with strategies provided by ICL agronomists. These insights are critical as farmers navigate the challenges of maintaining crop health and yields during a demanding growing season. 
