Soybeans are emerging across Illinois, with planting progress considerably ahead of the five-year average (20% of Illinois soybean acres planted by April 19 in 2026 versus 7% from 2021 to 2025 per USDA NASS). We even have relay-cropped soybeans (planted March 26) at the V1 growth stage in Belleville, IL!
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