Illinois crop progress for week ending June 22

There were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 22, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 19% short, 63% adequate, and 15% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 23% short, 58% adequate, and 15% surplus.

Corn emerged reached 95%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 97%. Corn silking reached 1%, compared to 1% last year. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 5% poor, 18% fair, 57% good, and 17% excellent.

Soybeans planted reached 95%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 97%. Soybeans emerged reached 90%, compared to 89% last year, and the five-year average of 93%. Soybeans blooming reached 2%, compared to 3% last year, and the five-year average of 2%. Soybeans condition was rated 4% very poor, 7% poor, 28% fair, 46% good, and 15% excellent.

Winter wheat headed reached 100%, compared to 100% last year, and the five-year average of 100%. Winter wheat harvested reached 17%, compared to 69% last year, and the five-year average of 40%. Winter wheat condition was rated 10% very poor, 6% poor, 23% fair, 48% good, and 13% excellent.