Despite all the variable and often extreme weather this season, the general narrative is of above average heat, and speculations of an early corn silage harvest. When looking at the growing degree day (GDD) accumulation for the growing season, locations across New York and the Northeast are well ahead of the 15-and 30-year averages. Using the Climate Smart Farming Growing Degree Day Calculator and data from locations across the state (with a May 10 example planting date) the season is 100 to 200 GDD’s ahead of the 15-year average through August 10.