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Region 2 | September 15, 2023 | Woodford

Karen Corrigan
mcagronomics@gmail.com

Caption: R8 Soybeans mixed with some pretty green stems. Harvest could be challenging.
SYNOPSIS

I’ve seen one field of corn in Tazwell County with the end rows taken off. Moisture test in early planted corn in McLean County at 20%. Harvest is slow between Springfield and Jacksonville. Farmers are trying to be patient and allow field drying but it is slow. Many harvesting just enough to stay with drying capacity. Yields 10-30% off normal. Older farmers who have farmed through 1988 are amazed at yields on 10” of rain that mostly came in 2 storms. Input prices for 2024 look better. 2023 will be the first break even year for some younger farmers.

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

Temperatures are finally pleasant. Gentle rains would be welcome.

PRECIPITATION

None

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Dry

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Minimal harvest

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

R7-8

CORN GROWTH STAGE

Some fields have black layered, others should soon.

INSECTS

Stink bugs

WEEDS

Seeded waterhemp

DISEASES

The silver lining in a dry year- minimal.

COVER CROP INSIGHTS

Cover crops are being flown on by helicopters and drones. Need moisture for germination and establishment.

OTHER

Pumpkin harvest has begun. The fragrance of Morton, IL can best be described as odoriferous- which is how I also describe the smell of dirty diapers.

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