State Crop Report for Week Ending April 26th

There were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork in Illinois during the week ending April 26. 

Statewide, the average temperature was 51.8 degrees, 3.8 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.76 inches, 0.86 inches above normal.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1% short, 79% adequate, and 20% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated at 1% short, 85% adequate, and 14% surplus.

Corn planted reached 37% compared to the previous year at 7% and five-year average of 31%. Corn emerged reached 1% compared to the five-year average of 4%.

Soybeans planted reached 18% compared to the previous year at 2% and the five-year average of 4%. 

Winter wheat headed was at 6% compared to the five-year average of 13%. Winter wheat condition was rated 4% very poor, 7% poor, 26% fair, 49% good, and 14% excellent.