Douglas B. Gucker 
IL Extension
dgucker@illinois.edu

Douglas B. Gucker 
IL Extension
dgucker@illinois.edu

DOUGLAS B. GUCKER UPDATES

Region 5 | September 4, 2024 | United States

Doug Gucker
dgucker@illinois.edu

Caption: Three weeks difference in planting date is evident in the milkline of the two ears.
Caption: Late May planted corn in late R4 stage.
Caption: Double crop soybeans in R5 stage.
SYNOPSIS

Early planted corn has reached “black layer” with the milkline nearly reaching the tip of the kernel. Late planted corn is in late R4 stage. Early planted soybean leaves are turning yellow and nearly at R7 stage. Double cropped soybeans are reaching the R5 stage. Crops are maturing quickly. Some stinkbug pod feeding is being seen.

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)