Illinois crop progress for week ending Oct. 25

There were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending Oct. 25, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 14% very short, 30% short, 52% adequate, and 4% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 15% very short, 30% short, 52% adequate, and 3% surplus.

Corn harvested reached 74%, compared to the five-year average of 73%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 8% poor, 29% fair, 46% good, and 14% excellent.

Soybeans harvested reached 81%, compared to the five-year average of 77%.

Winter wheat planted reached 70%, compared to the five-year average of 71%. Winter wheat emerged reached 40%, compared to the five-year average of 41%.

Pasture and range conditions were rated 12% very poor, 22% poor, 33% fair, 28% good, and 5% excellent.