(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA’s Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were only 2 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week in Illinois. The statewide average temperature was 65.4 degrees last week, 8.2 degrees above normal. Illinois’ precipitation averaged 1.48 inches last week, 0.59 inches above normal. Both topsoil and subsoil moisture supplies are over 90% adequate to surplus. As of Sunday, corn planted reached 32%, compared to the 5-year average of 41% and soybeans planted was at 31%, compared to the 5-year average of 30%. Winter wheat headed is at 65%, compared to the 5-year average of 24% and the winter wheat condition was rated 6% poor to very poor, 21% fair, 60% good, and 13% excellent. Area farmers continue to wait on dry ground conditions for field work and planting this spring.
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