Climatologist Brian Fuchs from the National Drought Mitigation Center expects harvest activity in Kansas and Nebraska to increase this month, with warmer and drier conditions persisting through fall. 

“The dry weather reduces soil moisture, but for those harvesting, it’s favorable, similar to last year when crops were harvested on time,” Fuchs told Brownfield Ag Network. 

However, he noted that the dry conditions could affect soybean yields. 

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows moderate drought expanding in north-central Kansas and abnormally dry conditions spreading in north-central Nebraska. Despite this, Fuchs says an early frost is unlikely, with above-normal temperatures expected for the rest of the month.