Today on the farm in Illinois
Spraying
Fair
Some rain/wind risk – spray early
Fertilizing
Fair
Dry – incorporate or irrigate after applying
Hay & grain drying
Fair
Slow drying – watch for showers
Planting
Fair
Dry – irrigate after planting
Field work / harvest
Good
Good working weather
Rain in the next 7 days0.76 inDry week – plan irrigation
Livestock heat stress (THI)61No stress
Humidity now64%Normal
7-day farm calendar
| Day | Rain | Spraying | Fertilizing | Planting | Hay & grain drying | Field work / harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 0 in · 0% 60° / 78° |
Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Tomorrow | 0 in · 7% 58° / 74° |
Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 0 in · 45% 59° / 67° |
Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 0.06 in · 89% 58° / 66° |
Poor | Good | Fair | Poor | Fair |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 0.04 in · 93% 56° / 64° |
Poor | Good | Good | Poor | Fair |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 0.32 in · 100% 63° / 73° |
Poor | Good | Good | Poor | Fair |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 0.34 in · 100% 51° / 70° |
Poor | Good | Good | Poor | Fair |
Hover a rating to see the reason. Ratings use the forecast rain, rain chance, wind, humidity, cloud cover, frost and heat.
Tips for farmers and growers
- Spray pesticides and herbicides when winds are between 3 and 10 mph, with no rain expected for at least 6 hours and no temperature inversion (avoid calm, foggy early mornings); always follow the product label.
- Cut and bale hay on sunny, breezy days with humidity below 75% and no rain in the forecast for 2–3 days.
- Plant after the last spring frost; when frost is forecast, cover tender plants, irrigate before the cold night and protect water lines.
- Before heavy rain, clear drainage ditches and avoid applying manure or fertilizer that can run off into streams.
- Give livestock shade, airflow and plenty of water when the THI is above 72, and avoid working cattle in the afternoon heat.
- For drought conditions see the U.S. Drought Monitor; for official crop weather, the USDA and your state extension service.