Region Updates

Region 4 | June 10, 2023 | Montgomery

Stephanie Porter
stephanie.porter@ilsoy.org

Caption: V9-10 corn
Caption: R2 Soybeans
Caption: Japanese beetles
SYNOPSIS

Corn will reach tassel in 1 to 2 weeks. Soybeans will reach R3 in 1 to 2 weeks. Japanese beetles are moving in on field edges. Post herbicide applications have taken place in soybeans.

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
Moderate Drought (D1)
WEATHER

93F

PRECIPITATION

None

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Dry

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

R2

CORN GROWTH STAGE

V9-V10

WHEAT GROWTH STAGE

Harvest is taking place

INSECTS

Japanese beetles

WEEDS

None

DISEASES

None