Current conditions in Champaign County are mildly dry. Last week’s heat wave has broken slightly—just in time to pick back up for the Fourth of July weekend—with recent highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s giving way briefly to more moderate temperatures in the mid-80s and lows in the 60s. Rainfall has been limited, with the area consistently missing spotty showers, leading to visible stress in corn due to heat and lack of moisture. Soybeans are in the R1–R2 growth stages, and corn is progressing from V10 to R1 (silking). Most post-emergence herbicide applications are complete, though some fields are being evaluated for resprays due to waterhemp escapes, and fungicide planning is underway. Japanese beetles are present in both corn and soybeans; corn rootworm beetles and grape colaspis have also been noted in corn.

HOT, temperatures have been in the 90s with lows in the 70s. This week we are finally seeing a slight break in the heat wave with temperatures lows in the 60s and highs 85-90.

Rain would be appreciated. Unfortunately, we keep missing pop-up/spotty showers.

Dry

Wrapped up most post herbicide applications, Topdress urea and sidedress applications complete, planning for fungicide applications to start soon.

Soybeans are beginning bloom (R1) – Full Bloom (R2)

Corn is pushing V10- R1 (Silking)