HomeFarm NewsDrought expected to impact yields and harvest timing in northwest IllinoisDrought expected to impact yields and harvest timing in northwest IllinoisMon, September 18, 2023 by Brownfield Ag NewsSHARE NOW brownfieldagnews.comA northwestern Illinois farmer says persistent drought will impact harvest timing and crop yields this fall.“The keyword here is variability. The crop is OK, but it’s certainly no record setter by any stretch.”Jon Rosenstiel tells Brownfield his area is in moderate to extreme drought and temperature swings have him concerned about dry down timing and test weights.“When we had the very high temperatures, you could just see the crops deteriorating before your eyes.…Drought expected to impact yields and harvest timing in northwest Illinois
