Category Archives: Agribusiness

Rai is currently a freshman at Harvard College. (Facebook/McLean County U5)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Avani Rai was selected as a 4-H Youth in Action Award recipient.She is being recognized for her...

(Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau submitted by Suzi Haars of Osco, Illinois)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 1, 2023. Statewide, the a...

Corn harvested reached 10 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 13 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending Septembe...

By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 17, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 63.9 degrees, 3.2 degrees below normal. Precipi...

The forecast would show Illinois again Number One in soybeans and Number Two (behind Iowa) in corn. (Photo courtesy USDA)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The updated harvest forecast shows 198 bushels ...

By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 10, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.2 degrees, 1.2 degrees above normal. Precipi...

Corn dough reached 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 93 percent. Corn dented reached 66 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 72 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – T...

Soybeans setting pods reached 88 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 90 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending A...

By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.1 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 20, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 69.8 degrees, 4.1 degrees below normal. Precipitat...

Grand champion steer “Bill,” shown by Kewanee High School student Kashen Ellerbrock. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An unusual ending to the Illinois State Fair livestock ...