USDA ILLINOIS WEEK CROP PROGRESS REPORT

The imaginary basketball arena is modelled and rendered.

(SPRINGFIELD) In this week’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, the statewide corn harvest is underway. As of this past Sunday, 2% of the Illinois corn crop had been shelled. Last week’s precipitation averaged 0.21 inches around the state, 0.38 inches below normal. While mature corn was at 27% (compared to the 28% 5-year average), corn in the dough stage hit 98% (compared to the 95% 5-year average) and corn denting was at 87% (compared to the 80% 5-year average). Soybeans dropping leaves were at 36% (compared to the 16% 5-year average). Both crops are still in mostly good to excellent condition, 53% for corn and 54% for soybeans. With the downstate harvesting work underway, area farmers and other ag-related workers are reminded to think “safety first” during the fall 2025 harvest.