During June 21-30 hot weather was observed in Ukraine. In the daytime air temperature increased to a maximum 31-37°C and dropped to a minimum 10-18°C. Under such conditions early grain crops ripening was faster than usual. Almost all winter wheat in Kherson region is at the end of wax – beginning of full ripeness stage, which is on average 4-6 days earlier than usual. Depending on forecrops, fertilizers and plants growing conditions, grain humidity ranges 16-24%. Winter barley is currently in the phase of full ripeness, almost a week earlier than usual. Barley humidity is now 11-14%. Corn is currently undergoing a leaves formation stage. Plants height ranges 68-134 cm. Corn plants condition is good. High air temperature during the last ten days of June contributed to intensive growth and development of grain crops in the northern regions of Ukraine. Winter crops conditions are satisfactory in most districts of Sumy region. Winter barley of early and optimal sowing terms is currently in the wax ripeness phase, and plants of late sowing – in milky ripeness stage. Early seeded winter wheat is at the beginning of wax ripeness stage, while wheat of optimum and late sowing – in milky ripeness stage. Source - www.blackseagrain.net