State Crop, Weather Conditions for March

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Published on April 4 2025 4:06 pm
Last Updated on April 4 2025 4:06 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

For the month of March, the average Illinois temperature was 46.9 degrees, 6.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 2.86 inches, 0.25 inches below normal.

As of March 30, topsoil moisture supply was rated 7% very short, 27% short, 54% adequate, and 12% surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 7% very short, 40% short, 42% adequate, and 11% surplus.

Winter wheat condition was rated 1% poor, 30% fair, 61% good, and 8% excellent.