Category Archives: Agribusiness
Illinois crops are finally getting caught up
Corn planted reached 78 percent, even with the 5-year average. Soybeans planted reached 62 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 57 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)By USDASPRINGFIELD R...
May 24, 2022
Illinois farmers were able to do some catching up last week
Corn planted reached 55 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 70 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 15, 20...
May 17, 2022
Help’s available for farmers who need mental health counseling
State Rep. Tim Butler was at a news conference outside the Illinois Department of Agriculture headquarters on the state fairgrounds in Springfield to help announce a state-funded help line for farmers...
May 11, 2022
Cool and damp weather again hindered Illinois farmers
Corn planted reached 15 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 58 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 1.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 8, 202...
May 10, 2022
ISU students attend North American College and Teachers of Agriculture competition
ISU students and coaches displaying their many individual and team recognitions, including the Sweepstakes Champion trophy and banner. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By A.J. HarrisNORMAL &#...
May 04, 2022
Only one Illinois crop is making progress
Winter wheat headed was 4 percent, even with the 5-year average. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 1.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 17, 2022. Statewid...
Apr 19, 2022
Farm groups celebrate legislative victory in just-passed state budget
Illinois Corn Growers Association president Marty Marr, who farms at New Berlin, near Springfield, says the state has needed more veterinarians. (Photo courtesy Illinois Corn Growers Association)By Da...
Apr 13, 2022
Damp, cool conditions dominate the week’s USDA crop report
Winter wheat headed was 4 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 2 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 0.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 10,...
Apr 12, 2022
Fertilizer prices hit record levels amid the war in Ukraine
Curt Kimmel, Owner of Bates Commodities in Normal spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid an invasion of Ukraine, farmers across Illinois ...
Apr 07, 2022
Local farm bureau donates $2 million for Heartland Community College agriculture facility
The $2 million donation was presented Thursday during the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Council breakfast. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Heart...
Mar 17, 2022
