Reagen Tibbs
IL Extension
rgtibbs@illinois.edu

Reagen Tibbs
IL Extension
rgtibbs@illinois.edu

REAGEN TIBBS UPDATES

Region 4 | June 12, 2025 | Logan

Reagen Tibbs
rgtibbs@illinois.edu

Caption: Corn flea beetle on a V5 corn plant at the Extension Research Plot in Hartsburg, IL.
SYNOPSIS

Warm temperatures have been very welcome and have helped spur crop development. While there has not been much rain over the last week, there is still plenty of moisture deeper in the soil from previous rains. Some insects are starting to show themselves in corn and soybean fields, but there are no signs of significant damage yet.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy)