Another warm, wet week for Illinois farmers

Posted on May 14, 2024
Soybeans planted reached 39 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 43 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 20 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 16 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)

From USDA

SPRINGFIELD – There were 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 12, 2024. Statewide, the average temperature was 64.3 degrees, 3.4 degrees above normal.

Precipitation averaged 1.25 inches, 0.22 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent short, 69 percent adequate, and 29 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 4 percent short, 65 percent adequate, and 31 percent surplus.

Corn planted reached 42 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 56 percent. Corn emerged reached 25 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 25 percent. Soybeans planted reached 39 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 43 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 20 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 16 percent.

Winter wheat headed reached 83 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 52 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 21 percent excellent.

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