State Crop Report for Week Ending April 23

Producers in Illinois were able to make significant progress planting corn over the past week.

There were 4.7 days suitable statewide for fieldwork during the week ending April 23.

Statewide, the average termperature was 58.5 degrees, 3.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 0.43 inches, 0.48 inches below normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 6% short, 86% adequate, and 8% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 7% short, 87% adequate, and 6% surplus.

Corn planted statewide was at 34%, compared to 38% last year and the five-year average of 28%. Corn emerged was at 5%, compared to 4% last year and the five-year average of 6%. 

Soybeans planted was at 4%, compared to both the previous year and five-year average of 2%.

Winter wheat headed reached 28%. Winter wheat condition was rated 2% very poor, 4% poor, 20% fair, 58% good, and 16% excellent.

Oats planted reached 82%.

Pasture and range condition was rated at 2% poor, 19% fair, 58% good, and 21% excellent.