Illinois crop progress for the week ending July 21

There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 21, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Illinois Field Office. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.3 degrees, 4.5 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.76 inches, 0.83 inches above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 13% short, 78% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 20% short, 72% adequate, and 5% surplus.

Corn silking reached 80%, compared to 83% last year, and the five-year average of 70%. Corn dough reached 18%, compared to 15% last year, and the five-year average of 11%. Corn condition was rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 17% fair, 59% good, and 16% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 81%, compared to 72% last year, and the five-year average of 56%. Soybeans setting pods reached 42%, compared to 33% last year, and the five-year average of 21%. Soybeans condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 17% fair, 64% good, and 12% excellent.