Weather and Crop Report for Week Ending April 5

There were 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 5 in Illinois.

Statewide, the average temperature was 47.6 degrees, 0.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.09 inches, 0.70 inches below normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 71% adequate and 29% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 4% short, 67% adequate, and 29% surplus.

Winter wheat condition was rated 4% very poor, 6% poor, 28% fair, 44% good, and 18% excellent.