Category Archives: Agribusiness
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
McLean County ranks high for corn and soybean production nationwide
Illinois had the top five counties in the U.S. for corn production. McLean County, with nearly 71 million bushels of corn, was the leader last year. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Co...
Feb 28, 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
Corn dog king of the Illinois State Fair has passed
Loved ones of Bob Vose posted to social media Monday afternoon that Vose has passed away at 94. The Vose family has been feeding fairgoers for decades. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 21, 2023
Illinois corn set a record in 2022
USDA’s Mark Schleusener says the state is number two for corn, behind Iowa. (Photo by Andy Melton/flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – 2022 was a very good year for Illinois crops, so says the...
Jan 16, 2023
Corn harvesting nearly complete in Illinois
Corn harvested for grain reached 97 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 95 percent. (WJBC file photo) By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the week endi...
Nov 22, 2022
Corn and soybean harvests in Illinois remain above average
Corn harvested for grain reached 94 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 91 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 98 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 94 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDA...
Nov 15, 2022
Harvest season is coming to a close, but headaches are continuing for farmers
Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert visited the afternoon show, which airs weekdays from 4 – 6 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Harvest season is wrap...
Nov 08, 2022
Illinois crops are ready for the big finish
Corn harvested for grain reached 88 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 85 percent. Soybeans harvested reached 94 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 89 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDA...
Nov 08, 2022
Illinois farmers have caught up on the harvest
Corn harvested for grain reached 78 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 77 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Nov 01, 2022
