Kelsey Litchfield
Outreach Coordinator
309-660-5681
kelsey.litchfield@ilsoy.org

Kelsey Litchfield
Outreach Coordinator
309-660-5681
kelsey.litchfield@ilsoy.org

KELSEY LITCHFIELD UPDATES

Region 2
07/13/2023, Mercer
Kelsey Litchfield

Since June 29th, our area has received about 7 inches of rain; however, we are still in a moderate drought. Crops are in the reproductive stage. Corn height in fields is all over the place.

 
Region 2
06/26/2023, Mercer
Kelsey Litchfield

We received .3 inch of rain over the weekend – it was a welcomed rain but not nearly enough to make a dent in the drought.

 
Region 2
06/13/2023, Mercer
Kelsey Litchfield

Rain in the forecast this past weekend got our hopes up, but Mother Nature let us down again. Rain gauge registered less than tenth of an inch. Hoping it rains soon.

 
Region 2
06/05/2023, Mercer
Kelsey Litchfield

Corn is showing symptoms of stress due to the high temperatures and no precipitation the last three-four weeks. Beans were planted May 19th and have emerged. The beans have received no precipitation since planting.

 
Region 2
05/19/2023, Mercer
Kelsey Litchfield

Corn is coming along, beans are being planted today (May 19th.) A good rain is needed.

 
Region 2
05/15/2023, Knox
Kelsey Litchfield

Corn is up. This field was planted on May 4th and had about an inch and a half of rain after it was planted followed by warmer temperatures.