Illinois crop progress for the week ending Sept. 23

There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sept. 23, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service Illinois Field Office. Statewide, the average temperature was 73.2 degrees, 9 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.39 inches, 0.45 inches below normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 18% very short, 38% short, and 44% adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 18% very short, 35% short, and 47% adequate.

Corn dented reached 97%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 89%. Corn mature reached 72%, compared to 78% last year, and the five-year average of 56%. Corn harvested reached 14%, compared to 9% last year, and the five-year average of 7%. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 19% fair, 56% good, and 20% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 77%, compared to 80% last year, and the five-year average of 51%. Soybeans harvested reached 15%, compared to 5% last year, and the five-year average of 3%. Soybeans condition was rated 2% very poor, 4% poor, 23% fair, 56% good, and 15% excellent.

Winter wheat planted reached 6%, compared to 9% last year, and the five-year average of 3%.