June 11, 2026

Illinois crop progress for week ending June 7

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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.

AgriNews Staff

AgriNews Staff

The Illinois AgriNews and Indiana AgriNews staff is in the field each week, covering topics that affect local farm families and their businesses. We give readers information they can’t get elsewhere to help them make better farming decisions.