Region Updates
Region 4 | June 23, 2023 |
Michael Hicks
mhicks@ursacoop.com
Caption: Soybeans Planted May 1st. Growth is slow with lack of moisture. Majority of beans have started reproductive stages.
Caption: Corn planted on April 19th This is as dry as I have ever seen it this early. Top end is definitely removed from the yield. Many areas have significant damage due to lack of moisture.
SYNOPSIS
Conditions are very dry. We are starting to see Spider Mites and Japanese Beetles in our area.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Moderately Dry (soil is dry, plants may be browning or stressed, water bodies are low)
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Moderate Drought (D1)
WEATHER
We have been very hot with light winds.
PRECIPITATION
Little to precipitation in the last 14days.
FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS
Very dry.
FIELD ACTIVITIES
Low Moisture and Cracking
SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE
R1
CORN GROWTH STAGE
V10-VT
WHEAT GROWTH STAGE
Harvesting
INSECTS
Spider Mites and Japanese Beetles
WEEDS
Some Waterhemp
COVER CROP INSIGHTS
We are seeing some delays in growth where cover crops and NoTill was planted.