Category Archives: Agribusiness
Illinois governor moves to slash cover crop funds despite rising demand
Soybeans planted in cereal rye cover crop. Planting cover crops can reduce soil erosion, break up compacted soil, provide a habitat for beneficial insects and wildlife, and prevent latent fertilizer f...
Mar 31, 2025
National organization votes to oust Illinois Farm Bureau over business decision
IFB president Brian Duncan criticized the national organization's power in punishing its 70,000 farmers by removing their voice in federal policies over a business decision. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bu...
Nov 15, 2024
Warm and dry this past week as Illinois farmers continue harvest
Corn harvested reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 73 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 90 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 80 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIEL...
Oct 30, 2024
USDA crop report shows harvest progress in Illinois
Soybeans harvested reached 42 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 28 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending October 6...
Oct 09, 2024
Illinois crop condition numbers from USDA
Corn harvested reached 7 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 3 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending September 15, 2...
Sep 17, 2024
USDA release September yield forecast for Illinois corn and soybeans
Photo Facebook/IL CornBy USDASPRINGFIELD – The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its September yield forecast for Illinois corn and soybeans in 2024.Corn: Planted area...
Sep 13, 2024
Harvest season underway across Central Illinois
(Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau submitted by Suzi Haars of Osco, Illinois)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending September 8, 2024. Statewide, the ave...
Sep 10, 2024
Illinois corn and soybean progress in this week’s USDA crop report
Soybeans blooming reached 96 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 95 percent. Soybeans setting pods reached 89 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 79 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRI...
Aug 20, 2024
Annual Governor’s Sale of Champions
The governor and first lady donated $105,000 for the grand champion steer shown by Kade Gensini (pink shirt), who will be a senior at Putnam County High School. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD...
Aug 15, 2024
Tuesday was one of the “dog days” at the Illinois State Fair
Four dogs visited comptroller Susana Mendoza's tent at the Illinois State Fair Tuesday for an "adopt-a-pet" event. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "Comptroller's Critters" is a pet pro...
Aug 14, 2024
