Illinois crop progress for week ending June 15

There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 15, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 16% short, 62% adequate, and 19% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 21% short, 58% adequate, and 17% surplus.

Corn emerged reached 93%, compared to 92% last year, and the five-year average of 96%. Corn condition was rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 22% fair, 55% good, and 15% excellent.

Soybeans planted reached 93%, compared to 92% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Soybeans emerged reached 87%, compared to 83% last year, and the five-year average of 89%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 52% good, and 11% excellent.

Winter wheat headed reached 99%, compared to 100% last year, and the five-year average of 99%. Winter wheat harvested reached 1%, compared to 46% last year, and the five-year average of 15%. Winter wheat condition was rated 5% very poor, 8% poor, 30% fair, 47% good, and 10% excellent.