Illinois crop progress for week ending Oct. 11

There were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending Oct. 11, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 13% very short, 28% short, 54% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 13% very short, 29% short, 53% adequate, and 5% surplus.

Corn mature reached 96%, compared to the five-year average of 94%. Corn harvested reached 51%, compared to the five-year average of 44%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 29% fair, 46% good, and 14% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 93%, compared to the five-year average of 94%. Soybeans harvested reached 48%, compared to the five-year average of 46%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 30% fair, 47% good, and 13% excellent.

Winter wheat planted reached 28%, compared to the five-year average of 29%. Winter wheat emerged reached 5%, compared to the five-year average of 10%.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 11% very poor, 17% poor, 34% fair, 31% good, and 7% excellent.