Page 12 2025 Logan County Spring Outlook LINCOLN DAILY NEWS March 2025 Considerations for the 2025 Growing Season While the bitter cold of the 2024-2025 winter may lead to a decrease in certain pest and pathogen populations, it is not a guaranteed outcome. Farmers and agricultural professionals in Illinois should remain vigilant and continue to implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Regular monitoring of pest and disease levels, combined with proactive management practices, will be essential to mitigate potential impacts on crops during the 2025 growing season. In summary, the severe winter conditions experienced in Illinois during the 2024-2025 season have the potential to influence pest and pathogen dynamics. While some reductions in certain populations may occur, the resilience of many pests and pathogens necessitates continued vigilance and adaptive management in the agricultural sector. [Ed Shimon, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NWS Central Illinois] Sources: College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences – Illinois Extension Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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