Illinois rop progress for the week ending Sept. 10

There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 10, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Illinois Field Office. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.2 degrees, 1.2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.3 inches, 0.34 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 22% very short, 43% short, and 35% adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 23% very short, 33% short, and 44% adequate.

Corn dough reached 98%, compared to the five-year average of 95%. Corn dented reached 87%, compared to the five-year average of 80%. Corn mature reached 42%, compared to the five-year average of 32%. Corn harvested reached 2%, equal to the five-year average. Corn condition was rated 6% very poor, 10% poor, 26% fair, 48% good, and 10% excellent.

Soybeans setting pods reached 97%, compared to the five-year average of 95%. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 27%, compared to the five-year average of 18%. Soybean condition was rated 6% very poor, 11% poor, 25% fair, 44% good, and 14% excellent.