By USDA
SPRINGFIELD – There were 6.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 4, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 74.8 degrees, 7 degrees above normal.
Precipitation averaged 0.13 inches, 0.78 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 29 percent very short, 43 percent short, 27 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supply was rated 21 percent very short, 39 percent short, 39 percent adequate, and 1 percent surplus.
Corn emerged reached 91 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 78 percent. Corn condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 39 percent fair, 42 percent good, and 8 percent excellent.
Soybeans planted reached 96 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 77 percent. Soybeans emerged reached 89 percent compared to the 5-year average of 63 percent. Soybeans condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 41 percent fair, 42 percent good, and 9 percent excellent.
Winter wheat headed was 98 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 94 percent. Winter wheat condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 26 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 16 percent excellent.
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