This past week featured hot and very humid conditions with very little precip until the last day.  Total precipitation for the week is 0.24".  The top soil has dried out from the previous weeks precip, resulting in required watering of the garden in the latter half of the week.  Grass growth has slowed down and starting to show signs of dryness and heat stress.  Field corn is growing fast, well over head height.  Average Soil temperature has increased to 74F.