McLean County Farm Bureau

STATE CORN HARVEST CRAWLS, SOYBEANS GETTING CLOSER –

A bit more corn came out of Illinois fields last week, with 2% of the crop harvested as of Sunday, according to the USDA Crop Progress Report. That compares to 26% harvested by this point in the season last year. Corn dented was at 77% and corn mature was at 26% as of Sunday. The crop was rated 18% poor or very poor and 6% excellent. About 96% of Illinois soybeans were setting pods as of Sunday, according to the report. Soybean coloring was at 53%, compared to 92% last year. Soybean condition was rated as 18% poor or very poor, with 7% excellent. (The Telegraph)