Illinois soybeans planted reached 46% and corn planted reached 38%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.


Indiana soybeans planted reached 44% and corn planted reached 42%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.


After three weeks of declines, the national average price for a gallon of diesel jumped 28.9 cents to $5.64 — almost on par with the all-time high.



The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports the national average diesel price dropped 5.2 cents from a week ago to $5.351.



From charter signings to banquets and everything in between, the Illinois FFA major state officers this past month have participated in a wide variety of events across the state, along with extensive convention preparation.


Illinois soybeans planted reached 36% and corn planted reached 29%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.


Indiana soybeans planted reached 35% and corn planted reached 30%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.