Kathryn Seebruck
IL Extension
kjlilli2@illinois.edu

Kathryn Seebruck
IL Extension
kjlilli2@illinois.edu

KATHRYN SEEBRUCK UPDATES

Region 1 | August 30, 2023 | United States

Kathryn Seebruck
kjlilli2@illinois.edu

Caption: Corn tip back, Winnebago County, 8/30/23
SYNOPSIS

This area has not seen rain in over two weeks and is not forecasted again until 9/6. Disease presence is still low as a result. The dry conditions were exacerbated by high temperatures (upwards of 97 degrees F) last week, which we will see again this weekend. Corn is dented (R5), and soybeans are at R6. Many corn ears exhibit tip back, likely due to dry conditions around pollination. Driving around, I have observed many fields with significant weed pressure, which hopefully serve as a reminder for increased diligence on weed control next season.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Mildly Dry (soil is drier than normal, plant growth may have slowed)
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Abnormally Dry (D0)