Despite late start, warmer, drier conditions in the long-term forecast.

Forecast calls for rain 'every few days' across Illinois.

USDA's April 15 Crop Progress Report shows corn planting off to a slow start in Illinois.

Cool, active weather making it difficult for farmers to complete fieldwork leftover from last fall.

Farmers anxious for warm, dry weather to kickstart planting.

Forecast calls for rain for Illinois, more water for Mississippi River.

Despite warmer temps, more rain likely on the way.

Spring rains will compound problems caused by snowpack melt, saturated soils.

Illinois soil moisture profiles in the 90th percentile, higher in some areas.

2019 winter was sixth wettest on record in Illinois.