Corn Crop
Illinois Corn Crop Under Siege: Heat and Disease Threaten 2025 Harvest and Farmer Profitability
Illinois's vital corn crop is facing a critical juncture as the 2025 harvest season unfolds, with agronomists issuing stern warnings about widespread stalk deterioration. A punishing combination of prolonged heat stress and aggressive disease pressure throughout the growing season has severely compromised plant integrity, raising significant concerns about