Illinois crop progress for week ending Aug. 16

There were 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending Aug. 16, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 4% very short, 15% short, 56% adequate, and 25% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 18% short, 61% adequate, and 16% surplus.

Corn silking reached 98%, compared to 99% last year, and the five-year average of 98%. Corn dough reached 82%, compared to 79% last year, and the five-year average of 78%. Corn dented reached 31%, compared to 32% last year, and the five-year average of 29%. Corn mature reached 1%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 30% fair, 46% good, and 13% excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 94%, compared to 94% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Soybeans setting pods reached 85%, compared to 85% last year, and the five-year average of 82%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 31% fair, 47% good, and 12% excellent.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 3% very poor, 6% poor, 33% fair, 46% good, and 12% excellent.