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