State Crop Report for March

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Published on March 29 2016 4:31 pm
Last Updated on March 29 2016 4:31 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Preparation for spring planting is in full swing across Illinois, with operators applying fertilizer and performing spring fieldwork.

Statewide, the average temperature for the month of March was 46.1 degrees, 5.9 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 2.33 inches, 0.26 inches below normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 4% short, 77% adequate, and 19% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 3% short, 87% adequate, and 10% surplus.

Winter wheat condition was rated 5% poor, 28% fair, 50% good, and 17% excellent.

Weekly reports will begin the first week of April.