It still not too late for some of Illinois' summer crops.
USDA Crop Statistician Brad Schwab says the rain the past few days provided some relief for crops in the central and southern parts of the state. Schwab says both the soybean and corn crops are progressing ahead of schedule. He says the soybeans still have a pretty good chance if it rains some more. The USDA releases the new yield projection on Friday. Right now about 74% of corn and 57% of soybeans are rated poor to very poor in Illinois.