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Region 6 | April 13, 2026 | Jefferson
Jamie Horton
jamieatpitchford@yahoo.com
Caption: Corn planted March 31 just starting to spike through.
Caption: Corn planted on March 31st.
SYNOPSIS
Planting is in full swing in southern Illinois, with some areas to the east finished or close to finishing. Many areas could use rain, which would help 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.


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