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Rain Doesn't Help -- And Doesn't Hurt -- Farmers
An average of 2 1/4 inches of rain kept Illinois farmers out of the fields for most of last week. However, farmers are still far ahead of last year's progress.

Corn now stands at 96 percent planted, compared to just 19 percent last year and a five-year average of 76 percent. The intense rain has caused some pooling in many fields that will have to be re-planted, but USDA crop statistician Mark Schleusener says there is still a lot to be thankful for. Corn emergence is at 78 percent and plants are measuring 4 inches tall, compared to 6 percent emerged last year at this time, with plants averaging 2 inches.

Soybean progress fared better than corn progress. A week ago, soybeans were 33 percent planted, now 42 percent are planted. The five-year average for this date is 36 percent.

Illinois is also ahead of the game compared to other states. Indiana and Missouri have 86 and 85 percent of corn planted, respectively. Iowa is neck-and-neck with Illinois at 96 percent.

(Illinois Radio Network)
05 18 10 by Newsroom
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