Region Updates

Region 5 | June 23, 2023 | Champaign

Kris Ehler
kris@ehlerbros.com

Caption: Cracks becoming more severe
Caption: Density layer found in corn that will further limit nutrients and water
SYNOPSIS

The dryness ensures. Class A’s holding on but class B’s are struggling. The silver side of leaves in soybeans can now be seen after mid-day. A sign of very dry conditions.

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)
WEATHER

Some rain chances next week. The markets sure seem to think so anyway.

PRECIPITATION

None

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Very dry

FIELD ACTIVITIES

First wheat being cut this weekend

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

R1

CORN GROWTH STAGE

V6-V8/9
5-6 leaves till tassel

WHEAT GROWTH STAGE

Full maturity

INSECTS

Japanese Beetles and grasshoppers. Will begin scouting for spider mites next week.

 
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