Illinois crop progress for week ending Oct. 4

There were 5 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending Oct. 4, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 11% very short, 24% short, 55% adequate, and 10% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 12% very short, 26% short, 55% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Corn mature reached 92%, compared to the five-year average of 88%. Corn harvested reached 36%, compared to the five-year average of 30%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 9% poor, 30% fair, 43% good, and 15% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 87%, compared to the five-year average of 90%. Soybeans harvested reached 31%, compared to the five-year average of 29%. Soybean condition was rated 4% very poor, 8% poor, 30% fair, 44% good, and 14% excellent.

Winter wheat planted reached 15%, compared to the five-year average of 16%. Winter wheat emerged reached 2%, compared to the five-year average of 4%.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 7% very poor, 17% poor, 36% fair, 33% good, and 7% excellent.