USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
Olney, IL, USA / WSEI Freedom 92.9 FM | The Best Country in America May 25, 2021 | 7:27 AM (SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 3.7 days suitable for field work on average last week. The statewide average temperature was 69.8 degrees, which was 4.4 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.45 inches last week, 0.54 inches above normal. As of Sunday, corn planted reached 90 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 79 percent. Corn condition was rated 3 percent poor to very poor, 26 percent fair, and 71 percent good to excellent. Soybeans planted ...