State Crop Report for Week Ending November 20th

There were 5.8 days suitable for field work in Illinois during the week ending November 20.

Statewide, the average temperature was 28.1 degrees, 14.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.15 inches, 0.55 inches below normal. 

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 12% very short, 19% short, 68% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 13% very short, 23% short, and 64% adequate.

Corn harvested for grain reached 97%, compared to the five-year average of 95%. 

Winter wheat emerged reached 79%, compared to the five-year average of 87%. Winter wheat condition was 4% very poor, 6% poor, 55% fair, 28% good, and 7% excellent.