Illinois crop progress for week ending July 13

There were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 13, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 31% short, 60% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 6% very short, 28% short, 61% adequate, and 5% surplus.

Corn silking reached 46%, compared to 59% last year, and the five-year average of 49%. Corn dough reached 6%, compared to 7% last year, and the five-year average of 4%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 23% fair, 54% good, and 14% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 53%, compared to 63% last year, and the five-year average of 48%. Soybeans setting pods reached 12%, compared to 25% last year, and the five-year average of 13%. Soybeans condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 30% fair, 47% good, and 13% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 93%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 93%.