(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday ‘s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around the state. Illinois’ average temperature was 73.6 degrees last week, 1.7 degrees below normal. The statewide precipitation averaged 0.66 inches last week, 0.21 inches below normal. As of Sunday, corn silking statewide was at 87% (compared to the 5-year average of 85%) and corn in the dough stage around the state was at 34% (compared to the 5-year average of 26%). Soybeans blooming hit 88% (compared to the 5-year average of 71%) and soybeans setting pods was at 58% (compared to the 5-year average of 37%). The majority of the corn and soybean crop conditions are good to excellent at 76% and 72% respectively. Farmers are reminded to think “safety first” out there.
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