Illinois crop progress for week ending Sept. 21

There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sept. 21, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 35% very short, 44% short, 20% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 32% very short, 44% short, and 24% adequate.

Corn dented reached 96%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 93%. Corn mature reached 69%, compared to 71% last year, and the five-year average of 63%. Corn harvested reached 12%, compared to 13% last year, and the five-year average of 9%. Corn condition was rated 8% very poor, 9% poor, 27% fair, 42% good, and 14% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 77%, compared to 75% last year, and the five-year average of 61%. Soybeans harvested reached 9%, compared to 14% last year, and the five-year average of 5%. Soybeans condition was rated 11% very poor, 13% poor, 24% fair, 40% good, and 12% excellent.