Crop Report

Region 6 | April 13, 2026 | Jefferson

Jamie Horton
jamieatpitchford@yahoo.com

Caption: Corn planted March 31 just starting to spike through
SYNOPSIS

Planting is in full swing in southern Illinois with some areas to the east being done or close to done planting. Many areas could use a rain which would really help to get the crop up and going!

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
Near Normal (Dnada)
WEATHER

Warm and dry. Most are hoping for rain Tuesday evening.

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Planting is full swing.

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

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CORN GROWTH STAGE

From just planted to spiking through