Happy Friday! Seems that we’ve survived monsoon season here in central Illinois and are now looking forward to the long holiday weekend, complete with sunshine and decent temperatures (not too hot and not too cold) in the forecast. July 2, 2021 Update: Soybeans (70 days) The soybeans are growing steadily, despite the soggy weather. You…
Happy Friday! The sun is currently shining, which is a surprise given the current weather forecast. Between yesterday (Thursday) and Sunday, we’re expected to have something like up to six inches of rain. While I’m grateful for the moisture and am glad it’s not coming all in one torrential downpour, it’s still a LOT of…
It’s incredible how much crops change and grow during this time of year. It’s almost as if a weekly update isn’t enough! June 18, 2021 Update: Soybeans (56 days) Compared to the corn, it seems like soybeans grow soooo slowly. In reality, these beans put on a few new leaf sets AND grew two inches…