Illinois crop progress for week ending Sept. 14

There were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sept. 14, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 33% very short, 42% short, and 25% adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 29% very short, 45% short, and 26% adequate.

Corn dented reached 93%, compared to 91% last year, and the five-year average of 88%. Corn mature reached 50%, compared to 60% last year, and the five-year average of 47%. Corn harvested reached 5%, compared to 6% last year, and the five-year average of 4%. Corn condition was rated 7% very poor, 9% poor, 30% fair, 43% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 60%, compared to 58% last year, and the five-year average of 39%. Soybeans harvested reached 3%, compared to 5% last year, and the five-year average of 2%. Soybeans condition was rated 10% very poor, 13% poor, 27% fair, 41% good, and 9% excellent.