Illinois crop progress for week ending July 5

There were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending July 5, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2% very short, 6% short, 66% adequate, and 26% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 2% very short, 10% short, 69% adequate, and 19% surplus.

Corn silking reached 17%, compared to 19% last year, and the five-year average of 19%. Corn dough reached 1%, compared to 1% last year, and the five-year average of 1%. Corn condition was rated 4% very poor, 9% poor, 29% fair, 45% good, and 13% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 33%, compared to 36% last year, and the five-year average of 29%. Soybeans setting pods reached 8%, compared to 4% last year, and the five-year average of 3%. Soybean condition was rated 4% very poor, 8% poor, 30% fair, 45% good, and 13% excellent.

Winter wheat harvested reached 78%, compared to 84% last year, and the five-year average of 87%. Winter wheat condition was rated 1% very poor, 5% poor, 19% fair, 59% good, and 16% excellent.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 31% fair, 43% good, and 21% excellent.