The hot, dry weather is starting to take a toll on the Illinois corn and soybean crops. In the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition report, 39% reported topsoil moisture as very short, and 50% rated it as short. Farmers rated the condition of corn as 47% fair and 21% said their corn was in poor condition. The soybean crop was rated just slightly better as 52% fair and 17% poor. With both crops, only 5% reported that they were in excellent condition.
***Courtesy of the Illinois Radio Network***