Nathan Johanning 
IL Extension
njohann@illinois.edu

Nathan Johanning 
IL Extension
njohann@illinois.edu

NATHAN JOHANNING UPDATES

Region 6 | June 22, 2023 | Monroe

Nathan Johanning
njohann@illinois.edu

SYNOPSIS

It is still very dry overall across our area. We have had a few scattered rain chances that have brought most at least some rain, however, we are at such an overall deficit, that it just doesn’t feel that it goes very far. Last weekend was the most “widespread” rainfall we have had, but still some areas got as little as 0.2” but many had 0.6” to 1” with a few getting more than that in isolated areas. The saving grace across the board has been our mild temperatures. Most corn and soybean fields look good and is growing but has some stress areas on hot afternoons. There are areas that missed rain where there was some replanting although it has been a balance as without rain replanting may not be any better than the first attempt. We are in full swing of wheat harvest. It has taken some time to get the crop dried but early reports are of good yields overall. Planters are tailing right behind harvest hoping to get double crop soybean in prior to any possible chance of rain.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Moderately Dry (soil is dry, plants may be browning or stressed, water bodies are low)
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Moderate Drought (D1)