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ILLINOIS CROPS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF STRESS AS WE HEAR IN THE WEEKLY CROP REPORT.

CHIEF STATE CROP STATISTICIAN BRAD SCHWAB SAYS ALTHOUGH GROWTH CONTINUES AT A STEADY PACE…CROPS ARE FEELING THE HEAT AND LACK OF RAIN. ALTHOUGH CORN IS NOW AT AN AVERAGE HEIGHT OF 53 INCHES…THE CONDITION OF THE CROP IS DECLINING…WITH JUST 37 PERCENT RATED GOOD OR EXCELLENT.

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ONE PERCENT OF SOYBEANS HAVE HEADED AND ARE RATED IN MOSTLY FAIR TO GOOD CONDITION.

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THREE PERCENT OF OATS AND 84 PERCENT OF THE WINTER WHEAT CROP HAS BEEN HARVESTED. THE SECOND CUTTING OF ALFALFA IS 66 PERCENT COMPLETE. TOPSOIL MOISTURE CONTINUES TO DECLINE…STANDING NOW AT 16 PERCENT ADEQUATE…41 PERCENT SHORT…AND 43 PERCENT VERY SHORT.

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