There were 6 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois for the week ending June 7, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topsoil moisture supply was rated 8% very short, 21% short, 63% adequate, and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 5% very short, 29% short, 59% adequate, and 7% surplus.
Corn planted reached 96%, compared to 96% last year, and the five-year average of 95%. Corn emerged reached 88%, compared to 88% last year, and the five-year average of 90%. Corn condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 28% fair, 55% good, and 12% excellent.
Soybeans planted reached 93%, compared to 90% last year, and the five-year average of 91%. Soybeans emerged reached 84%, compared to 80% last year, and the five-year average of 80%. Soybean condition was rated 1% very poor, 4% poor, 31% fair, 52% good, and 12% excellent.
Winter wheat headed reached 95%, compared to 97% last year, and the five-year average of 97%. Winter wheat harvested reached 4%, compared to the five-year average of 1%. Winter wheat condition was rated 1% very poor, 6% poor, 20% fair, 61% good, and 12% excellent.
Pasture and range conditions were rated 1% very poor, 7% poor, 33% fair, 44% good, and 15% excellent.
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