State’s major cash crops are better than average

Posted on May 11, 2021
The statewide average temperature was 55.4 degrees, 3.7 cooler than normal. Precipitation averaged almost 1.6 inches, where an even inch would be normal. (Facebook/IL Corn)

By Dave Dahl

SPRINGFIELD – The cool, wet weather could have been a relief to some farmers concerned about dryness as the planting season continues.

Nevertheless, USDA Illinois statistician Mark Schleusener says the soybeans and corn are 57 and 74 percent planted, respectively. That’s above average, particularly for the soybeans.

The statewide average temperature was 55.4 degrees, 3.7 cooler than normal. Precipitation averaged almost 1.6 inches, where an even inch would be normal.

Dave Dahl can be reached at [email protected]

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