Illinois crop progress for week ending May 25

There were 4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Heartland Regional Field Office.

Statewide, the average temperature was 59.4 degrees, 6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.56 inches, 0.63 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 18% short, 65% adequate, and 14% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 23% short, 59% adequate, and 14% surplus.

Corn planted reached 82%, compared to 78% last year, and the five-year average of 87%. Corn emerged reached 70%, compared to 63% last year, and the five-year average of 69%. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 28% fair, 55% good, and 12% excellent.

Soybeans planted reached 75%, compared to 70% last year, and the five-year average of 75%. Soybeans emerged reached 58%, compared to 42% last year, and the five-year average of 50%. Soybeans condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 33% fair, 53% good, and 9% excellent.

Winter wheat headed reached 72%, compared to 93% last year, and the five-year average of 87%. Winter wheat condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 33% fair, 51% good, and 11% excellent.