Illinois crop progress for the week ending Aug. 13

There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Illinois Field Office. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.6 degrees, 0.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.34 inches, 0.51 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 13% short, 66% adequate, and 18% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 9% very short, 22% short, 65% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn dough reached 71%, equal to the five-year average. Corn dented reached 20%, equal to the five-year average. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 27% fair, 56% good, and 8% excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 95%, compared to the five-year average of 93%. Soybeans setting pods reached 80%, compared to the five-year average of 75%. Soybean condition was rated 2% very poor, 7% poor, 21% fair, 59% good, and 11% excellent.