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Illinois crops looking good

The weekly Crop Progress Report from the National Ag Statistics Service puts Illinois corn at 93 percent dough, 6 points ahead of the five-year average.  48 percent dented, should be 53 percent by now.  The crop is rated 82 percent good to excellent condition.  94 percent of the Illinois soybeans are setting pods, up 5 points from a week ago and 6 points ahead of the five-year average.  The crop is rated 78 percent good to excellent condition.