Region Updates
Region 4 | July 16, 2024 | Cass/Mason
David Wessel
dwessel@ilsoy.org
Caption: Soybeans at R2 to R3
Caption: Covercrop planted following cereal rye harvest.
SYNOPSIS
Majority of crops are in excellent condition. Received 1 to 2 inches of rain last night with no storm damage. Moderate temperatures forecast for the next week should be beneficial.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy)
WEATHER
Ideal moisture last 2 weeks. Moderate temperatures forecast.
PRECIPITATION
1 to 2 inches this week.
FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS
Normal soil conditions.
FIELD ACTIVITIES
Aerial applications of fungicides on corn, and ground rigs in soybeans.
SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE
R2/R3
CORN GROWTH STAGE
R1/R2
WHEAT GROWTH STAGE
Harvest complete
INSECTS
Japanese beetles around field edges Not at economic thresholds.
WEEDS
Waterhemp escapes showing it’s head above soybeans.
DISEASES
Practically none present in both Soybean and corn.
ABIOTIC ISSUES
Very little stress
COVER CROP INSIGHTS
I did plant a mixture following Cereal Rye Harvest and it has emerged.