Illinois farmers nearly finish winter wheat planting, with crop conditions better than the five-year average.

Illinois' winter wheat planting is nearly complete, with emergence at 89%, surpassing the five-year average of 83%. The crop is rated 72% good and 3% excellent, with topsoil moisture at 69% adequate and subsoil moisture at 50% adequate. Farmers had 4.9 suitable days for fieldwork last week, with temperatures 6.3°F above normal and precipitation slightly below average. Nearly all corn and soybean crops have been harvested.

November 19, 2024
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