THERE’S NOT MUCH ACTION IN THE FIRST WEEKLY CROP REPORT OF THE SEASON THANKS TO WET WEATHER IN ILLINOIS.
THE RAIN KEPT PRODUCERS OUT OF THE FIELDS FOR MUCH OF THE PAST WEEK SAYS CROP STATISTICIAN MARK SCHLEUSENER.
SCHLEUSENER SAYS TWO PERCENT OF WINTER WHEAT HAS HEADED.
AVERAGE STATEWIDE TOP SOIL MOISTURE IS RATED AT THREE PERCENT SHORT…60 PERCENT ADEQUATE AND 37 PERCENT SURPLUS. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS IS THE WETTEST AFTER RECEIVING MORE THAN THREE INCHES OF RAIN LAST WEEK.
