Craig Grafton
Soy Envoy
craig.grafton@bayer.com

Craig Grafton
Soy Envoy
craig.grafton@bayer.com

CRAIG GRAFTON UPDATES

| July 19, 2024 | Illinois

Craig Grafton
craig.grafton@bayer.com

Caption: Soybeans R2 stage
Caption: Fall Armyworm
Caption: Possible Septoria glycines (Brown Spot) on lower leaves of soybeans
SYNOPSIS

Widespread precipitation across the area has been a big benefit to the crop. Most of central IL did not have much reported damage from the derecho on the night of the 15th. Rain amounts varied, but most of the area received some much needed rain from Beryl and the storms following. Now to keep our eyes on what could be optimal conditions for disease progression especially considering that the planting dates are wider than normal.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Moderately Wet (soil is damp, standing water may be present in low areas, water bodies are full)