Category Archives: Agribusiness
State climatologist: June was slightly cooler and definitely drier than normal
June precipitation totals are still being calculated because of last week’s storms that swept across the central portion of the state. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – June weath...
Jul 04, 2023
Active weather closed out the week for Illinois farmers
Severe weather last week damaged some crops across central Illinois. (Facebook/IL Corn)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 2, 2023. State...
Jul 04, 2023
Drought conditions worsening in Illinois
The latest U.S. drought monitor puts 65 percent of the state in at least a moderate drought, and 15 percent of Illinois is in a severe drought. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Drought...
Jun 19, 2023
Illinois crops progressing despite a dry week
By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 28, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 65.3 degrees, 0.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation...
May 31, 2023
Illinois farmers still getting it done in the fields
Corn planted reached 91 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 75 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 21, 20...
May 23, 2023
Illinois farmers continue to make good progress
Corn and soybeans are making progress. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 3.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 14, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature w...
May 16, 2023
Pork Producers Association celebrates inaugural “Illinois Bacon Day”
State Sen. Tom Bennett with Kent and Jarrin Blunier. (Photo courtesy Illinois Pork Producers Association)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Pork Producers Association was at the Illinois St...
May 04, 2023
Drive to lift up Illinois’ Black farmers
State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) chairs the Illinois House Agriculture Committee. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When you think of a farmer, you probably don't think of a ...
May 01, 2023
McLean County leads country in corn production per latest estimates from USDA
McLean County lead the country in corn production with roughly 71 million bushels of grain produced. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Jake FogalMCLEAN COUNTY – Estimates of corn and soybean product...
Mar 20, 2023
U of I introduces statewide ‘broadband lab’
The lab is a virtual one. The goal is to shake loose federal funds and attract them to Illinois. (Illinois Broadband Lab)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In the year 2023, you may be taking reliable, h...
Feb 22, 2023
