We’re getting there. Illinois farmers have planted 88 percent of corn and 70 percent of soybeans, according to USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report released Monday. And crops continue to emerge, although later than usual. As of June 16, USDA reported 74 percent of the Illinois corn crop has emerged compared to 51 percent a week ago. About half of soybeans have emerged compared to 25 percent a week ago. (FarmWeekNow)