The seventh decline in the last eight weeks, the national average price for a gallon of diesel fell 3.6 cents to $3.451, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.




Corn planted reached 93%, compared to 88% last year, and the five-year average of 93%. Soybeans planted reached 86%, compared to 80% last year, and the five-year average of 84%.


Corn planted reached 86%, compared to 85% last year, and the five-year average of 90%. Soybeans planted reached 81%, compared to 79% last year, and the five-year average of 83%.


The countdown to the 97th Illinois State FFA Convention continues, along with practices to perfect every skit, speech and stage cue.