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Region 2 | April 29, 2025 | Mercer

Kelsey Litchfield
kelsey.litchfield@ilsoy.org

Caption: Field shot behind the planter.
Caption: Digging around behind the planter.
SYNOPSIS

Spring burndown continues for some when it’s not windy. Corn and soybean plantings are well underway. The race is on for some before the rain that’s expected Wednesday and Thursday.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Near Normal
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Near Normal (Dnada)
WEATHER

Sunny and 66 degrees with winds at 16 mph gusting as high as 21 mph.

PRECIPITATION

0.19 of rain in the last seven days.

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Looks dry on top but don’t have to dig much for moisture. Great soil conditions for planting.

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Spring burndown went on April 29th for the field being planted to corn.

CORN GROWTH STAGE

Still a seed 🤪

WEEDS

Dead after the sprayer went through!

 
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