THE CONDITION OF ILLINOIS CROPS IMPROVED OVER THE PAST WEEK. 

THE RAIN WAS WELCOME IN MANY FIELDS AND GAVE CROPS A LITTLE BOOST SAYS STATISTICIAN MARK SCHLEUSENER.

15 PERCENT OF CORN IS SILKING AND 66 PERCENT OF THE CROP IS RATED IN GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION. 

92 PERCENT OF WINTER WHEAT HAS BEEN HARVESTED AND AVERAGE STATEWIDE TOPSOIL MOISTURE IS NOW RATED AS NINE PERCENT VERY SHORT, 22 PERCENT SHORT, 59 PERCENT ADEQUATE AND 10 PERCENT SURPLUS.