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Northwest

July 27: Crops stress-free through dry July

A very pleasant weather week brought cooler temperatures that were welcomed as the crop continues to fill. We’ve been in a dry pattern for mos…

Drew DeSutter, Northwest Illinois CropWatch

Drew DeSutter, Northwest Illinois CropWatch

Drew DeSutter farms with his dad Jim, uncle Randy and cousin Matthew in Knox, Mercer and Henry counties. He returned to the farm after graduat…

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Looking for a Northeast CropWatcher!

We are still in need of a CropWatcher for this district. Call 773-234-9004 or email crystal.reed@lee.net if you are interested in volunteering…

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"Plenty of crop left" despite quick harvest in Missouri

"Plenty of crop left" despite quick harvest in Missouri

Corn harvest underway in Southwest Iowa

Corn harvest underway in Southwest Iowa

Harvest underway in Missouri

Harvest underway in Missouri

Cropwatch: Pests on mind at Farm Progress

Cropwatch: Pests on mind at Farm Progress

West

July 27: Crops really starting to move forward

We had a good week of work again. We did have some light showers coming into last weekend, but overall it was a good week and got a lot done. …

Marty Marr, Western Illinois CropWatch

Marty Marr, Western Illinois CropWatch

Marty Marr farms near New Berlin with his wife Sheila and two sons, Martin Jr. and Evan, raising corn, soybeans, hay and cattle. They also do …

Central

July 27: Disease pressure has been minimal

This past week was filled with road mowing and field border spraying. Crops are looking good in our area, with the exception of drowned-out ar…

Tom Leeper, Central Illinois CropWatch

Tom Leeper, Central Illinois CropWatch

Tom is a co-owner of Leeper Family Farms LLC which in Decatur in Macon County. They raise corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. Tom farms with his so…

East

July 27: Much cooler and less humid

Another dry week but much cooler and less humid. Water damage is still evident in spots, but otherwise the crops look good. Lots of fungicide …

Joe Stuckel, Eastern Illinois CropWatch

Joe Stuckel, Eastern Illinois CropWatch

Joe Stuckel and his wife Amber, along with their six young children, farm near Buckley in Iroquois County. They are first generation farmers, …

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Looking for a Southeast CropWatcher!

We are still in need of a CropWatcher for this district. Call 773-234-9004 or email crystal.reed@lee.net if you are interested in volunteering…

East Southeast

Looking for a Southeast CropWatcher!

We are still in need of a CropWatcher for this district. Call 773-234-9004 or email crystal.reed@lee.net if you are interested in volunteering…

West Southwest

July 27: Fungicides/insecticides being put to the test

It’s officially “corn sweat” season ... Just kidding! We’ve certainly found a high-pressure dome that is keeping heat indices well over 100 (t…

Chad Dillenberger, West Southwest Illinois CropWatch

Chad Dillenberger, West Southwest Illinois CropWatch

Chad Dillenberger is a Monroe County native. His experience spans roles in finance as well as hands-on management as the fourth generation on …

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