Illinois crop progress for the week ending June 30

There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 30, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Illinois Field Office. Statewide, the average temperature was 76.1 degrees, 1.8 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.07 inches, 0.13 inches above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 11% very short, 30% short, 58% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 9% very short, 28% short, 61% adequate, and 2% surplus.

Corn silking reached 17%, compared to the five-year average of 3%. Corn condition was rated 4% very poor, 6% poor, 25% fair, 53% good, and 12% excellent.

Soybeans emerged reached 95%, compared to the five-year average of 93%. Soybeans blooming reached 25%, compared to the five-year average of 10%. Soybeans setting pods reached 1%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 27% fair, 56% good, and 8% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested for grain reached 89%, compared to the five-year average of 68%.