Illinois farmers are wrapping up planting for the season, with corn and soybean progress closely tracking or exceeding the five-year average, according to the latest USDA Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report.
As of the week ending June 8th, corn planting across the state is 97% complete, slightly ahead of the five-year average of 96%. Corn emergence also stands at 97%, well above the 91% five-year mark. The condition of the corn crop was reported as 2% very poor, 4% poor, 26% fair, 55% good, and 13% excellent.
Soybean planting is also progressing well, with 91% of acres planted—matching the five-year average. Soybean emergence has reached 91%, significantly ahead of the 79% five-year average. The soybean crop was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 34% fair, 47% good, and 12% excellent.
There were 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Statewide, average temperatures came in at 68.4 degrees, just 0.3 degrees below normal. Rainfall averaged 1.69 inches, which is 0.77 inches above normal.
Topsoil moisture was rated 3% very short, 16% short, 64% adequate, and 17% surplus. Subsoil moisture levels were reported at 3% very short, 23% short, 60% adequate, and 14% surplus, indicating mostly favorable moisture conditions for continued crop development.
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