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Region 4 | September 5, 2023 | Montgomery

Stephanie Porter
stephanie.porter@ilsoy.org

Caption: Early April planted corn has turned quickly after recent heat
Caption: Grain filling out nicely and very, close to black layer
Caption: Early April 3.7 maturity soybean beginning to turn.
SYNOPSIS

After the recent heat, it appears that most crops have turned quickly over night. Early April planted corn is almost to black layer and early April plants soybeans are turning. Harvest will be here soon. Be sure to check corn stalk quality to know which fields to harvest first.

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

Hot

PRECIPITATION

Nobe

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Dry

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Harvest has just began in some areas.

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

R7

CORN GROWTH STAGE

R5-R6

INSECTS

Bean leaf beetles heavy in some areas