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 4 | June 13, 2024 | Christian
Stephanie Porter
stephanie.porter@ilsoy.org
Caption: V8 corn going to tassel in a few weeks
Caption: Sulfur deficiency showing up in corn with weaker roots
Caption: Late May planted soybeans at VC
SYNOPSIS
No rain in the last few weeks and the heat has started. Corn is at V8 and V6 growth stages. Soybeans are at R1, V2/V3, and VC. No pests or diseases found. Sulfur deficiency showing in V6 corn with weaker root systems. Waterhemp breaking through in V2/V3 soybeans.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Mildly Dry (soil is drier than normal, plant growth may have slowed)
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Near Normal (Dnada)
WEATHER
90F
PRECIPITATION
None
FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS
Dry
FIELD ACTIVITIES
Post spraying on corn and soybeans
SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE
VC, V2/V3, R1
CORN GROWTH STAGE
V8 and V6
WHEAT GROWTH STAGE
Harvested
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