Weekly crop report issued

SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 14, according to the weekly crop progress report issued for Illinois Monday.

Topsoil moisture supply was rated 7 percent very short, 16 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 13 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 9 percent very short, 12 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus.

Corn dough reached 70 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 74 percent. Corn dented reached 12 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 25 percent. Corn condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 51 percent good, and 22 percent excellent.

Soybeans blooming reached 93 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 94 percent. Soybeans setting pods reached 73 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 78 percent. Soybean condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 50 percent good, 19 percent excellent.