Russ Higgins
IL Extension
rahiggin@illinois.edu

Russ Higgins
IL Extension
rahiggin@illinois.edu

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Region 3 | May 8, 2024 | Grundy

Russ Higgins
rahiggin@illinois.edu

Caption: Untouched field, Butterweed
Caption: Wet field conditions and ponding
Caption: Leaf feeding, Alfalfa weevil larvae
SYNOPSIS

The start of another growing season! Limited field activity for nearly two weeks, our most recent precipitation event on May 7th will continue this trend. Planted corn is reaching V1 and planted soybean emerging, but plenty of seed can still be found in bags. Unworked or sprayed fields are full of winter annuals including Butterweed. Reports of significant alfalfa leaf feeding in regional hay fields. In the two most recent growing seasons farmers harvested almost 100% of planted acres with few drowned out areas, that is not likely in this region in 2024.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Severely Wet (ground is saturated, standing water is abundant, flooding may be present)