Harvest is Ahead of the 5 year Average

(Undated) – Harvest appears to be ahead of the five-year average. According to the latest USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report, corn harvested reached 67 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 59 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 76 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 67 percent. Winter wheat planted reached 60 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 64 percent. Winter wheat emerged reached 33 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 29 percent.