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Region 5 | May 12, 2025 | IL

Haley Brokate
hbrokate@illinifs.com

Caption: Soybeans at VC growth stage
Caption: Soybeans planted on 4/18, picture from 5/10, Soybeans at at VC growth stage
Caption: Waterhemp/Pigweed species found on 5/2
SYNOPSIS

It has been a very busy couple of weeks as growers in Champaign County are wrapping up corn and soybean planting. I would estimate planting is approximately 95% complete for both crops. We’ve been fortunate to have a stretch of beautiful spring weather—mild temperatures, low humidity, and minimal rainfall—which has allowed for excellent planting progress. Soybeans are at the emergence to VC growth stage, with unifoliate leaves fully expanded. Corn ranges from emergence through V2, with some early-planted fields nearing the window for post-emergence herbicide applications

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Near Normal
WEATHER

Temperatures have been in the mid 70s, chance of rain tonight and nearing 90 degrees by the end of the week!

PRECIPITATION

Chance for scattered rain/thunderstorms tonight into tomorrow.

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

recently planted to VC.

CORN GROWTH STAGE

Recently planted to V2.

WEEDS

Winter annuals are still a problem in some of these last planted fields. Continuing with burndown applications. Waterhemp has been emerging in fields with no pre-herbicides applied.