Illinois crop conditions improved last week as farmers prepare for harvest.

Based on USDA data, this is the first week to week increase in over a month as both corn and soybean conditions had been on a steady decline throughout August.

As of Sunday, Illinois corn is rated 71% good to excellent with 64% dented and 11% mature.

Soybeans are rated 67% good to excellent with 89% setting pods and 4% dropping leaves.

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