Illinois farmers planted 40% of the corn crop and 27% of beans from May 8-15.
Weed control issues could linger this spring due to previous fieldwork delays.
Phil Fuhr, a sixth-generation farmer from Rock Island County, is planting his 30th crop this year.
Farmers planted just 15% of corn and 11% of soybeans in Illinois prior to the break in the weather.
Illinois farmers planted just 15% of corn and 11% of beans as of May 9, prior to this week's window.
Andy Dole discussed planting, goals as Coles County Farm Bureau president during a rain delay.
The weather outlook calls for high temperatures in the 80s and even 90s the second week of May.
More Illinois farmers can better manage crop diseases through the Evergreen FS Agtrinsic platform.
The final planting dates are May 31 and June 5 for corn and June 15 and 20 for soybeans in Illinois.
Farmers planted just 14% of corn and 8% of soybeans through April, well behind the average pace.
Ag meteorologist sizes up June through August.
Illinois Statehouse project cost came in higher than estimated but within state’s budget.
Growing rural tourism and economies is the focus of a University of Illinois and Extension project.
The U.S. could fill shortages of vegetable oils in the world coming off record soy output in '21.
Illinois farmers planted 40% of the corn crop and 27% of beans from May 8-15.
Payments will cover losses from disasters, including floods, derechos, winter storms and drought.