After a very hot and humid week, LaSalle County received some much-needed rainfall on Tuesday night. Crops were exhibiting considerable heat stress before this, but overall, they’re now looking much healthier. Additional rainfall is in the forecast for Wednesday night and potentially into the weekend, though temperatures will remain in the high 80s to 90s. Corn is reaching V6–V7, and most soybeans are at V2–V3. There is a wider range of growth stages among soybean fields, with some recently replanted; one scouted field was already at R1. No significant pest or disease issues have been observed yet, although Japanese beetles were present in many soybean fields. Recent reports confirmed Tar spot in Bureau County, so growers should stay vigilant and continue scouting.