Illinois corn development way ahead

Corn development is well ahead of last year in Illinois. As of Sunday, 90 percent had reached the dough stage, compared to 74 percent a year ago. Forty-five percent has reached the dent stage. Seventy-seven percent of the corn crop is in good to excellent condition.

Soybeans setting pods is ahead of last year at 90 percent. Condition rating is 73% good to excellent. Sorghum maturity is head of last year, with a fourth of the crop fair, more than 60 percent good.

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