Next week will be key in determining how much of the corn crop is planted this year Jun 3, 2019 11:00 am by New York TimesIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images New York Times (May 31) Even with changes to federal assistance payments, floods and rain have caused other problems that will effect the economy. Prof. Scott Irwin says you'll see it first in the price of milk, meat and eggs. Share on Facebook Tweet Email