Illinois crop progress for week ending Aug. 24

There were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 24, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 17% very short, 26% short, 54% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 17% very short, 25% short, 56% adequate, and 2% surplus.

Corn dough reached 92%, compared to 91% last year, and the five-year average of 87%. Corn dented reached 59%, compared to 59% last year, and the five-year average of 50%. Corn mature reached 3%, compared to 9% last year, and the five-year average of 4%. Corn condition was rated 5% very poor, 9% poor, 25% fair, 45% good, and 16% excellent.

Soybeans setting pods reached 91%, compared to 92% last year, and the five-year average of 88%. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 2%, compared to 5% last year, and the five-year average of 1%. Soybeans condition was rated 5% very poor, 11% poor, 26% fair, 42% good, and 16% excellent.