A warm week in Illinois allows planters to keep making progress. 

Brad Summa, Director of the USDA NAS Heartland Region, indicates that there were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork last week. 

Top soil moisture is in good condition, says Summa. 

When it comes to crops, corn planting is slightly behind the five-year average, while soybean planting is on pace. 

Winter wheat is also behind the five-year average, although conditions are reported 50% good to excellent.