Illinois crop progress for week ending July 20

There were 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 20, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2% very short, 10% short, 68% adequate, and 20% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 2% very short, 24% short, 61% adequate, and 13% surplus.

Corn silking reached 79%, compared to 77% last year, and the five-year average of 76%. Corn dough reached 15%, compared to 17% last year, and the five-year average of 13%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 5% poor, 22% fair, 54% good, and 16% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 68%, compared to 79% last year, and the five-year average of 64%. Soybeans setting pods reached 30%, compared to 40% last year, and the five-year average of 26%. Soybeans condition was rated 4% very poor, 6% poor, 30% fair, 44% good, and 16% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 98%, compared to 98% last year, and the five-year average of 96%.