Harvest Remains Ahead of Average

(Undated) – Harvest appears to be nearing completion. According to the latest USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report, corn harvested reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 73 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 90 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 80 percent. Winter wheat planted reached 85 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 79 percent. Winter wheat emerged reached 55 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 48 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated 4 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 39 percent fair, 47 percent good, and 4 percent excellent.