State Crop Report for Week Ending May 21

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Published on May 24 2017 2:39 pm
Last Updated on May 24 2017 2:39 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Illinois producers continued planting soybeans last week while some producers began replanting corn.

The state crop report indicates there were four days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 21.

Statewide, the average temperature was 67.7 degrees, 3.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.61 inches, 0.73 inches above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1% short, 64% adequate, and 35% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 1% short, 71% adequate, and 28% surplus.

Corn planted was at 89%, compared to the five-year average of 90%. Corn emerged was at 67%, compared to 75% last year and the five-year average of 69%. Corn condition was rated at 3% very poor, 12% poor, 34% fair, 44% good, and 7% excellent.

Soybeans planted was at 48%. Soybeans emerged was at 18%.

Winter wheat headed reached 94%. Winter wheat condition was rated 11% very poor, 16% poor, 29% fair, 37% good, and 7% excellent.

Pasture and range condition was rated at 3% poor, 16% fair, 55% good, and 26% excellent.