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Crops look good in Illinois

Illinois corn crop is 86 percent dough up 9 points for the week and 10 points ahead of the five-year average.  The crop is 34 percent dented, double what it was a week ago but still 4 points behind the five year average.  The crop is rated 80 percent good to excellent.

Illinois soybeans are 96 percent blooming, up two points from last week and 1 point ahead of the five year average.  89 percent are setting pods, 10 points ahead of average.  78 percent in good to excellent condition.

Illinois pastures are 66 percent good to excellent condition.

Read the full NASS report here: