Crops across Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties continue to grow and develop nicely, thanks to last week’s rain showers. Despite having high winds during some storms, there does not appear to be any wind damage to the crops. Many soybean fields are in the R4 stage, with some earlier planted fields beginning to develop seeds (R5). Much of the same can be said for the corn crop as well. Most fields are in the R4 dough stage, with some of the earlier planted fields beginning to dent (R5). The alfalfa across the area has grown back nicely as well, with last week’s rains and this week’s cooler temperatures helping. Most fields look to be in Stage 3 (early bud).