Illinois crop progress

There were 6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 28. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.5 degrees, 1.1 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.20 inches, 0.56 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 24% short, 63% adequate, and 5% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 10% very short, 22% short, 66% adequate, and 2% surplus. Corn dough reached 85%, compared to the five-year average of 91%. Corn dented reached 46%, compared to the five-year average of 61%. Corn mature reached 3%, compared to the five-year average of 7%. Corn condition was rated 3% very poor, 4% poor, 24% fair, 49% good, and 20% excellent. Soybeans setting pods reached 86%, compared to the five-year average of 93%. Soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 4% poor, 27% fair, 48% good, and 18% excellent.