It was warm and dry week in Illinois last week with below average rainfall and above average temperatures. 

State crop statistician Mark Schluessner indicates 6.2 days were suitable for field work and soil conditions were 44% adequate. 

72% of corn crops were reported mature and 14% of corn crops were harvested.  77% of soybean acres were reported to be dropping leaves and 15% were harvested. 

Wheat planting is 6% finished and the third cutting of alf alfa hay is 96% finished. Pasture conditions were reported as only 24% good to excellent.