Region Updates

Region 2 | May 31, 2024 | Woodford

Karen Corrigan
mcagronomics@gmail.com

Caption: Wheat –
Caption: V5 corn, field has some drowned out spots. Across the road from the next picture.
Caption: V1 corn, recently planted. This field was the same as the standing water I’ve posted in a previous report. Fields are still being planted in the area. Finally a good run.
SYNOPSIS

It’s a race to finish planting before the forecasted rain.

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

Finally a dry stretch to get a significant amount of acres and planted in the area.

PRECIPITATION

Forecasted for the weekend but we’ve had a great week of weather.

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Dry enough to plant. Good moisture underneath.

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Planting!!!!

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

Just planted up to V2.

CORN GROWTH STAGE

Just planted up to V5.

WHEAT GROWTH STAGE

Pictured in this report.

WEEDS

Waterhemp is tall in places. Calls from Iowa on Giant Ragweed in soybeans uncontrolled and field horsetail in corn (NIGHTMARE!!!). Corn in northern Illinois is pushing herbicide label restrictions.

COVER CROP INSIGHTS

All the cover crops appear to finally be terminated. Many fields will have a good mulch layer to help control weeds.

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