https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-coverage-pro-farmer-crop-tour-turns-spotlight-on-illinois-and-western-iowaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-coverage-pro-farmer-crop-tour-turns-spotlight-on-illinois-and-western-iowahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-coverage-pro-farmer-crop-tour-turns-spotlight-on-illinois-and-western-iowa#u45640Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:10:19 +0000The Pro Farmer Crop Tour has found underwhelming crops in Illinois, while Iowa corn is holding up. The tour's preliminary route reports indicate variable crop conditions across states. In Nebraska, corn yield has fallen 9% with the lowest ear count since 2013. Disease is building in soybeans. The tour's findings are impacting corn and soybean prices.Why it mattersThe Pro Farmer Crop Tour is an annual event that provides insights into US crop conditions. The tour's findings can significantly impact corn and soybean prices. This year's tour is taking place amid concerns about