Illinois crop progress for week ending June 29

There were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 29, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 23% short, 68% adequate, and 6% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 28% short, 60% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Corn silking reached 9%, compared to 15% last year, and the five-year average of 5%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 5% poor, 21% fair, 55% good, and 16% excellent.

Soybeans emerged reached 94%, compared to 94% last year, and the five-year average of 96%. Soybeans blooming reached 21%, compared to 22% last year, and the five-year average of 13%. Soybeans condition was rated 5% very poor, 8% poor, 33% fair, 43% good, and 11% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 69%, compared to 87% last year, and the five-year average of 73%. Winter wheat condition was rated 10% very poor, 6% poor, 17% fair, 53% good, and 14% excellent.