Crystal Williams
Soy Envoy
815-826-0024
crystal.williams@pioneer.com

Crystal Williams
Soy Envoy
815-826-0024
crystal.williams@pioneer.com

CRYSTAL WILLIAMS UPDATES

Region 1 | June 2, 2023 | Winnebago

Crystal Williams
crystal.williams@pioneer.com

Caption: Overcome challenging residue in no-till by angling the row slightly.
SYNOPSIS

Conditions are dry across northern Illinois depending on the spotty pop up showers. Many soybeans planted from May 9-15 were challenged in no-till fields due to dry conditions and tightening soils. The key is to ensure good seed to soil contact and keep row cleaners working well in no-till environments.

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 & dry!

PRECIPITATION

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FIELD ACTIVITIES

Post applications, sidedress – be sure to check growth stage by collar!

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

V1-V3

CORN GROWTH STAGE

V2-V5