Shelby Weckel
Soy Envoy
shelby@ehlerbros.com

Shelby Weckel
Soy Envoy
shelby@ehlerbros.com

SHELBY WECKEL UPDATES

Region 5 | May 10, 2024 | Champaign

Shelby Weckel
shelby@ehlerbros.com

Caption: waterhemp is showing up in bean stubble
SYNOPSIS

We are slowly starting to dry out. Areas are starting to miss the higher rain totals and there are a few more areas finding the opportunity to get into the field.

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

The pattern has shifted a little and is giving us the opportunity to start to dry out. It has been nice and warm and little to no wind! which is always a blessing.

PRECIPITATION

In the last week, we have received .85-.9 of rain in Flatville, IL. Some areas caught more and other less. With just a .1 of rain falling West of Thomasboro, IL. That area and to the north has been able to make a very sold run.
We will continue to take the sunshine and little to no wind.

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

The soil surfaces have dried but got a decent heavy .1 on them yesterday and last night. But underneath the surface is taking time to dry out. Be observant of the soil conditions to avoid compaction issues. Even though we are in the Month of May, you still have one chance to get your planting right!

CORN GROWTH STAGE

Some of the corn that is V1 looks pretty good so far!

WEEDS

Waterhemp is popping up in bean stubble fields like crazy after all of the rain and warmer weather! Be sure to get good control either from tillage or chemical!

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