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* What’s going on in your part of Illinois?…

posted by Isabel Miller
Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 7:50 am

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  1. Beautiful day. Beautiful weekend on tap. But we are really needing rain.

    Comment by Downstate Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 8:03 am

  2. I agree with Downstate. It has been 19 days since we have had noticeable rain, and everything is dry.

    Comment by Just a Citizen Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 11:00 am

  3. Mom says the lawn is requiring too much water…

    Comment by Ron - In Texas Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 11:04 am

  4. It might be dry but the timing is perfect for the IL corn crop which is in overall great conditions -let it dry in the field until 15 perfect moisture content -

    Corn Condition – Illinois Date
    Very Poor Poor Fair Good Excellent ( (percent)
    September 15, 2024 ……………. 9 13 23 56 21
    September 8, 2024 ………….. 2 4 19 58 17
    September 15, 2023 ……………….. 1 4 18 50 5

    Comment by Donnie Elgin Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 11:12 am

  5. “during periods of drought applying 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water every 2 to 4 weeks should be enough to maintain moisture in the crown and roots. ” Illinois Extension

    Comment by Cable Line Beer Gardener Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 11:12 am

  6. My world? A 5-6 hour Chicago City Council meeting…probably.

    Comment by ChicagoBars Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 11:34 am

  7. Nice day for it.

    [True for most values of “it”]

    – MrJM

    Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 11:46 am

  8. Sox got back to Soxin’…

    Comment by Just a guy Wednesday, Sep 18, 24 @ 4:19 pm

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