Illinois crop progress for week ending Nov. 1

There were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending Nov. 1, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 17% very short, 32% short, 48% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 17% very short, 32% short, 49% adequate, and 2% surplus.

Corn harvested reached 86%, compared to the five-year average of 83%.

Soybeans harvested reached 91%, compared to the five-year average of 85%.

Winter wheat planted reached 84%, compared to the five-year average of 81%. Winter wheat emerged reached 57%, compared to the five-year average of 54%. Winter wheat condition was rated 3% very poor, 5% poor, 34% fair, 47% good, and 11% excellent