Localized Weather Creates Variability Across Indiana Crops
Localized Weather Creates Variability Across Indiana Crops
US · Published Aug 14, 2026
Indiana's corn and soybean crops have experienced significant variability this season due to fluctuating weather conditions, according to Purdue University Extension specialists.
Early planting in April was followed by a wet and cool May, which delayed emergence and led to some replanting.

Impact & Risks

The variability in weather has led to uneven crop development across Indiana, with some areas experiencing significant flooding and others remaining relatively unaffected. Flooding has caused 'Swiss cheese fields' with drowned-out spots, reducing yield potential in certain areas. Disease and insect pressures have been minimal, but gray leaf spot and sudden death syndrome (SDS) are being monitored. Farmers are also observing nitrogen loss in corn due to heavy rains earlier in the season. The variability within individual fields is expected to result in a wide range of yields, with some areas performing well and others struggling.

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