(Undated) – Farmers statewide appear to be right on track with the harvest. According to the latest numbers from the USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report, as of October 31st, corn harvested for grain reached 78 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 77 percent. The soybean harvest is a little ahead of the 5-year average, reaching 89 percent compared to 83 percent. Winter wheat planted reached 80 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 79 percent. Winter wheat emerged reached 26 percent, which is well behind the 5-year average of 58 percent. Winter wheat condition was 2 percent very poor, 17 percent poor, 46 percent fair, 29 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.
