Planters are running in parts of Illinois with a window of good weather this week.

Still, Brad Suma, Director of the USDA NAS Heartland Region, notes planting remains behind the averages. 

Suma notes the limited time available in the fields because of the wet field conditions and rainfall around the state.

Suma updates on winter wheat and pasture conditions...

Some planters have started rolling in central Illinois with one of the best weather stretches so far this spring.