Illinois Crop Update – August 30, 2024
Kathryn Seebruck – Commercial Agriculture Educator
Jo Daviess County
Soil Conditions: Mildly Dry (soil is drier than normal, plant growth may have slowed)
Soybeans are at R6-R7 throughout the area, and corn is at R4-R5. We have not had any significant rainfall events for a couple of weeks, leading to dryer conditions. I still have not heard any reports of or seen increased incidence of disease or insect issues. Some silage chopping has begun.…