Published on April 8 2020 6:35 pm
Last Updated on April 8 2020 6:35 pm
Written by Greg Sapp
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.