Illinois crop progress for week ending Sept. 28

There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending Sept. 28, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 32% very short, 43% short, and 25% adequate. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 35% very short, 43% short, and 22% adequate.

Corn dented reached 98%, compared to 99% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Corn mature reached 85%, compared to 83% last year, and the five-year average of 77%. Corn harvested reached 21%, compared to 20% last year, and the five-year average of 18%. Corn condition was rated 6% very poor, 10% poor, 27% fair, 46% good, and 11% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 89%, compared to 85% last year, and the five-year average of 76%. Soybeans harvested reached 21%, compared to 23% last year, and the five-year average of 14%. Soybeans condition was rated 8% very poor, 14% poor, 26% fair, 42% good, and 10% excellent.