The final crop report of 2024 shows the state doing well from a moisture perspective.

State Crop Statistician Mark Schluessner indicates temperatures were above-normal last week. Top soil moisture is 11 percent surplus in Illinois.

Winter wheat continues its growth progress. 

USDA NAS has mailed out its end-of-year questionnaires and Schluessner says those are confidential by law, encouraging producers to participate if they can.