Reagen Tibbs
IL Extension
rgtibbs@illinois.edu

Reagen Tibbs
IL Extension
rgtibbs@illinois.edu

REAGEN TIBBS UPDATES

Region 4 | September 25, 2024 | Logan

Reagen Tibbs
rgtibbs@illinois.edu

Caption: Tar spot on a corn plant near Lincoln, IL.
SYNOPSIS

Harvesting progress has slowed down significantly across Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties due to rain over the last week. This rain, combined with rain forecast for later in the week, means that harvest may be delayed even further. Diseases such as tar spot in corn are beginning to show themselves, but no impacts on yield are expected this late in the growing season.

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
Abnormally Dry (D0)