If the weather holds out, producers in Illinois may finish planting before Memorial Day.

The crop progress report shows both corn and soybean planting finally hitting the average mark.

Over a third of the nation’s corn is in the ground.

Planted corn acres down 10% from four-year average, soybeans acres at 5% average

The latest crop progress report shows the number of days suitable for field work is down from the 2017 levels.

Midwest agronomists examine 2017 issues, what worked and plans for 2018.

Wisconsin remains the farthest behind when it comes to the corn harvest.

Both the U.S. corn and soybean harvest are reported at over 90% complete.

Kevin Van Trump is remaining patient-- very patient as he awaits the U.S. yield estimate.