Corn Planting Now at 66% Complete in Illinois

Corn planting is 66% complete in Illinois, according to the latest crop and weather survey for the state.

Planting of corn is up 24 percentage points from last week. Corn emerged was at 25%, compared to 11% last year and the five-year average of 12%.

Soybeans planted was at 9%. 

Winter wheat headed jumped to 29%, up 27 percentage points from last week. Winter wheat condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 27% fair, 54% good, and 14% excellent.

Oats planted reached 90%, compared to 87% at this point last year.

Pasture and range condition was rated at 2% poor, 16% fair, 61% good, and 21% excellent.

Rain slowed down planting progress and kept producers out of the field during the past week. Statewide, the average temperature was 58 degrees, 1.3 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.64 inches, 0.74 inches above normal. There were 2.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 1.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 3% short, 71% adequate, and 26% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 6% short, 77% adequate, and 17% surplus.