Illinois crop progress for week ending May 31

There were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending May 31, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 6% very short, 27% short, 59% adequate, and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 25% short, 61% adequate, and 9% surplus.

Corn planted reached 91%, compared to 91% last year, and the five-year average of 92%. Corn emerged reached 80%, compared to 79% last year, and the five-year average of 81%. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 30% fair, 56% good, and 9% excellent.

Soybeans planted reached 89%, compared to 84% last year, and the five-year average of 85%. Soybeans emerged reached 75%, compared to 69% last year, and the five-year average of 68%. Soybean condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 31% fair, 55% good, and 9% excellent.

Winter wheat headed reached 92%, compared to 91% last year, and the five-year average of 94%. Winter wheat condition was rated 2% very poor, 6% poor, 22% fair, 59% good, and 11% excellent.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 1% very poor, 7% poor, 30% fair, 49% good, and 13% excellent.