Russ Higgins
IL Extension
rahiggin@illinois.edu

Russ Higgins
IL Extension
rahiggin@illinois.edu

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Region 3 | June 21, 2023 |

Russ Higgins
rahiggin@illinois.edu

Caption: Wrapped corn – Grundy County June 20, 2023
SYNOPSIS

Another week without a hint of precipitation in most of NE Illinois, soy has basically stopped growing and corn fields are struggling to canopy between rows. My thermometer is registering 99 degrees this afternoon. I truly hope to share a different story next week, there is concern on how long these crops can hang on before suffering significant yield consequences.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Severely Dry (soil is very dry, water bodies are very low, vegetation is stressed)
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Severe Drought (D2)