By Ron DeBrock ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
May 3, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD Half of Illinois’ corn crop is now in the field.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Illinois Crop Progress and Condition report, corn planted in Illinois reached 54 percent on Sunday. That compares to the five-year average of 49 percent.
Corn emerged reached 14 percent, compared to the five-year average of 13 percent.
Soybeans planted as of Sunday was 41 percent, compared to the five-year average of 14 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 7 percent, compared to the five-year average of 1 percent.
Winter wheat headed was 21 percent statewide, according to the report. That compared to the five-year average of 28 percent. The winter wheat’s condition was rated as 3 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 12 percent excellent.
Corn, soybean planting progressing
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SPRINGFIELD About a quarter of the 2021 Illinois corn crop is now in the ground, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report.
As of Sunday, 23% of the corn crop had been planted in Illinois. That compares to the five-year average of 28 percent.
Corn emerged reached 2 percent, compared to the five-year average of 3 percent.
Soybeans planted reached 18 percent as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 6 percent.
The USDA also reported winter wheat headed in Illinois was 19 percent as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 11 percent. The winter wheat condition was rated 2 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 58 percent good and 13 percent excellent.
By Benjamin Cox on December 30, 2020 at 9:56am
Illinois farmers had their harvest end on a high note this year.
In just a few short months, the 2020 corn and soybean harvest was a major concern for farmers. By harvest time, the anxiety subsided as yields for Illinois corn and soybeans beat US Department of Agriculture predictions. A sharp rise in commodity prices rewarded sellers, particularly those who waited until later in the season to sell.
The Illinois soybean 2020 yield is forecast to be 58 bushels per acre, according to the
Illinois Crop Progress and Production Report. That is an increase of 4 bushels per acre over 2019 yields. The Illinois corn harvest is up 10% over 2019 yields, according to the
(The Center Square) – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the related hardships, many people can't wait to see the end of 2020. For Illinois farmers, however, the year is ending on a double high note. Corn and soybean.
Year ending well for corn, soybean farmers
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A combine cuts through a field of corn near St. James Road north of Edwardsville on Oct. 1. The Illinois soybean 2020 yield is forecast to be 58 bushels per acre, an increase of 4 bushels over 2019 yields, according to the Illinois Crop Progress and Production Report. The Illinois corn harvest is up more than 10% from 2019 yields.
SPRINGFIELD For Illinois farmers, the year is ending on a double high note.
Corn and soybean yields are up and prices are surging.
A few months ago, the forecast for Illinois’ 2020 corn and soybean harvests was concerning. By harvest time, however, farmers were breathing sighs of relief as yields for Illinois corn and soybeans beat US Department of Agriculture predictions. A sharp rise in commodity prices rewarded sellers, particularly those who waited until later in the season to sell.