Illinois crop conditions took a small step backwards last week.

The USDA reports as of Sunday corn is rated 73% good to excellent down from 75% the week before, while soybeans are rated 69% good to excellent down from 70%.

Crop progress continues to fall slightly behind the five-year average. 70% of corn is in the dough stage with 12% dented, compared to 25% on average. 93% of soybeans are blooming, with 73% setting pods, compared to the average 78%.

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