Illinois crop progress for week ending May 10

There were 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending May 10, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 3% very short, 13% short, 67% adequate, and 17% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 18% short, 64% adequate, and 13% surplus.

Corn planted reached 54%, compared to 51% last year, and the five-year average of 54%. Corn emerged reached 30%, compared to 23% last year, and the five-year average of 23%.

Soybeans planted reached 57%, compared to 48% last year, and the five-year average of 47%. Soybeans emerged reached 31%, compared to 20% last year, and the five-year average of 18%.

Winter wheat headed reached 73%, compared to 43% last year, and the five-year average of 53%. Winter wheat condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 20% fair, 63% good, and 10% excellent.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 26% fair, 49% good, and 17% excellent.