Illinois crop progress for week ending Aug. 31

There were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Aug. 31, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 21% very short, 33% short, 45% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 19% very short, 29% short, 51% adequate, and 1% surplus.

Corn dough reached 96%, compared to 95% last year, and the five-year average of 91%. Corn dented reached 72%, compared to 69% last year, and the five-year average of 65%. Corn mature reached 15%, compared to 22% last year, and the five-year average of 13%. Corn condition was rated 8% very poor, 9% poor, 28% fair, 43% good, and 12% excellent.

Soybeans setting pods reached 95%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 93%. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 16%, compared to 13% last year, and the five-year average of 5%. Soybeans condition was rated 9% very poor, 13% poor, 25% fair, 41% good, and 12% excellent.