Illinois crop progress for week ending Nov. 8

There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending Nov. 8, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 14% very short, 30% short, 51% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 17% very short, 32% short, 47% adequate, and 4% surplus.

Corn harvested reached 93%, compared to the five-year average of 91%.

Soybeans harvested reached 96%, compared to the five-year average of 92%.

Winter wheat planted reached 93%, compared to the five-year average of 89%. Winter wheat emerged reached 71%, compared to the five-year average of 67%. Winter wheat condition was rated 3% very poor, 5% poor, 30% fair, 53% good, and 9% excellent