Lauran Widman
Agronomic Outreach Coordinator
lauran.widman@ilsoy.org

Lauran Widman
Agronomic Outreach Coordinator
lauran.widman@ilsoy.org

LAURAN WIDMAN UPDATES

Region 3 | June 26, 2024 | LaSalle

Lauran Widman
lauran.widman@ilsoy.org

Caption: Soybean Field
Caption: Small amount of insect damage, but not affecting these beans!
SYNOPSIS

The rain that hit this week has made the county extremely variable field to field on moisture levels, but the crops said thank you! Wheat is being harvested and/or was harvested before the rain. The heat is taking a little break, but the sun is still shining!

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

The fields took on a much needed rain this week! We went from looking on the verge of too dry, to variable moisture in fields through the county.

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Spraying and wheat harvesting

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

Mid R2

CORN GROWTH STAGE

just shy of tassel (VT)

WHEAT GROWTH STAGE

Harvested earlier than normal in the area! Some stand issues due to the warm weather.

INSECTS

Stink bugs are feeding on corn and Japanese beetles are beginning to increase.

WEEDS

Giant ragweed