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Region 4 | September 11, 2024 | Montgomery

Stephanie Porter
stephanie.porter@ilsoy.org

Caption: Diplodia ear rot found in early planted corn
Caption: April planted soybeans to be harvested in a week
Caption: Rot forming where insect larvae feeding occurred on late planted corn
SYNOPSIS

It has been almost a month since we had any rain. The previous heat and dry weather has pushed senescence, especially in the early planted crops. Harvest has just started in the area and yields have been positive. Various ear rots can be found as well as some stalk rot in corn.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THIS COUNTY?
Moderately Dry (soil is dry, plants may be browning or stressed, water bodies are low)
IF CONDITIONS ARE ON THE DRY END, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING US DROUGHT MONITOR CATEGORIES BEST FIT CURRENT CONDITIONS
Abnormally Dry (D0)
WEATHER

Cool and dry

PRECIPITATION

None

FIELD/SOIL CONDITIONS

Dry

FIELD ACTIVITIES

Harvest

SOYBEAN GROWTH STAGE

R5 – R7

CORN GROWTH STAGE

R5 – R6

DISEASES

Ear rots and stalk rot of corn