Fungicide season is wrapping up for both corn and first crop soybeans. Varying reports of corn pollination issues which could be attributed to weather conditions during pollination or early grain fill. Soybeans look great and double crop soybeans are really taking off!

After some much needed heat and sunshine, the crop has really taken off in the last week! Heavy rains in some areas, but there’s pockets that could use a rain as well!

Roughly 75% planted after an early planting season. Crop that’s up is in the “ugly duckling” stage and needs some heat to really get going. Wheat spraying wrapped up for the most part, and many are very optimistic about the wheat crop. Finding ladybug pupae in soybean fields!

Planting is in full swing in southern Illinois, with some areas to the east finished or close to finishing. Many areas could use rain, which would help get the crop up and going.