Illinois crop progress for week ending Aug. 10

There were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 10, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 13% very short, 24% short, 52% adequate, and 11% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 12% very short, 23% short, 55% adequate, and 10% surplus.

Corn silking reached 98%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 97%. Corn dough reached 68%, compared to 67% last year, and the five-year average of 66%. Corn dented reached 19%, compared to 16% last year, and the five-year average of 11%. Corn condition was rated 5% very poor, 6% poor, 26% fair, 47% good, and 16% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 92%, compared to 94% last year, and the five-year average of 93%. Soybeans setting pods reached 76%, compared to 83% last year, and the five-year average of 75%. Soybeans condition was rated 5% very poor, 9% poor, 29% fair, 43% good, and 14% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 100%, compared to 100% last year, and the five-year average of 100%.