As conditions remained favorable for bumper bean and corn crops last week in Illinois, growers in southern and western portions of the state are starting to clamor for a bit more rain.
Corn and soybean progress is steady in Ohio with some concerns about stunted growth in some parts of the state, reported the NASS Great Lakes region office.
Crops in general around Michigan look good, with a smattering of corn and beans that received too much rain and are uneven, reports Brian Troyer of Coldwater.
