There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending Sunday. Statewide, the average temperature was 78.8 degrees, 2.3 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.94 inches, 0.09 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 16 percent very short, 19 percent short, 60 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 17 percent very short, 15 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus.
Corn silking reached 81 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 80 percent. Corn dough reached 17 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 19 percent. Corn condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 18 percent excellent.
Soybeans blooming reached 55 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 69 percent. Soybeans setting pods reached 20 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 36 percent. Soybean condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 30 percent fair, 46 percent good, 15 percent excellent.
Categories: Illinois, Crops, Corn, Soybeans