Illinois crop progress for week ending Oct. 18

There were 5 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending Oct. 18, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 24% short, 63% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 13% very short, 25% short, 58% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn mature reached 98%, compared to the five-year average of 97%. Corn harvested reached 63%, compared to the five-year average of 58%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 29% fair, 46% good, and 14% excellent.

Soybeans dropping leaves reached 97%, compared to the five-year average of 97%. Soybeans harvested reached 66%, compared to the five-year average of 62%.

Winter wheat planted reached 53%, compared to the five-year average of 51%. Winter wheat emerged reached 22%, compared to the five-year average of 25%.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 9% very poor, 22% poor, 35% fair, 28% good, and 6% excellent.