Stephanie Porter
Outreach Agronomist
309-660-5302
stephanie.porter@ilsoy.org

Stephanie Porter
Outreach Agronomist
309-660-5302
stephanie.porter@ilsoy.org

STEPHANIE PORTER UPDATES

Region 3 | June 2, 2025 | Christian/Montgomery

Stephanie Porter
stephanie.porter@ilsoy.org

Caption: Holcus spot on corn
Caption: Mid-April planted soybeans
Caption: Purple corn due to restricted roots
SYNOPSIS

There are still planters out in the field, mostly replanting both corn and soybeans. There are some fields with less than desired stands and they really seem to be showing up from the road. There are also side-dressing of corn as well as post herbicide applications being made on corn and earlier planted soybeans. No major pests or diseases. Excited for the heat this week to get some crop growth.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Mildly Wet (soil is wetter than normal, local vegetation is healthy)
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Near Normal (Dnada)
WEATHER

70s

PRECIPITATION

It has not rained for a week or so.

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Dry with plenty of sub-moisture.

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Planting, Re-planting, side-dressing, and post herbicide application

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

Just planted to V3

CORN GROWTH STAGE

Just planted to V4

INSECTS

None

WEEDS

Waterhemp, giant ragweed, marestail, common ragweed

DISEASES

Holcus spot on corn

ABIOTIC ISSUES

Corn purpling due to plant injury or restricted roots

COVER CROP INSIGHTS

Terminated

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