According to the USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress report released on June 25, the condition of corn and soybeans in Illinois, as well as other parts of the United States, declined for the third consecutive week. Despite some rainfall across the country, including Illinois, the amounts received were near- or below-normal, and key dry areas in the state did not receive sufficient precipitation. Unfortunately, the rain came too late to have a positive impact on crop conditions for the previous week.
Here is a summary of the crop progress and condition specifically for Illinois:
CORN:
- Crop progress: In Illinois, 4% of corn was silking, which is the same as both last year and the five-year average.
- Crop condition: The corn crop in Illinois was rated 50% good to excellent, representing a double-digit decline from the previous week. This rating is also below last year's rating at the same time, which was higher at 67%.
SOYBEANS:
- Crop progress: In Illinois, 96% of soybeans emerged, which is ahead of the five-year average.
- Crop condition: Soybeans in Illinois were rated 51% good to excellent, experiencing a significant decrease from the previous week. Similar to corn, this rating is the lowest since 1988.
WINTER WHEAT:
- Crop development: In Illinois, 97% of winter wheat was headed, which is the same as the five-year average.
- Harvest progress: The winter wheat harvest in Illinois was 21% complete, lagging behind the five-year average pace of 38%.
SPRING WHEAT:
- Crop progress: In Illinois, a significant portion of the spring wheat crop had not been planted or is not applicable, as it is not a major crop in the state.
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