While there is an old saying that corn should be “knee-high by the 4th of July”, modern farming practices have developed that allow corn to grow much taller by Independence Day.
Depending on when it was planted, many Illinois cornfields may have plants reaching well over 7 feet tall by early July.
For drivers, this means some rural intersections may have reduced visibility due to tall corn in fields along the road.
State Senator Sue Rezin urges drivers to be cautious during the summer and fall months and to “look twice” when approaching intersections on rural roads and highways.