Spring drought one for the record book in northwest Illinois.
From frosts to a drought, Illinois crop conditions decline.
Crops rated good to excellent dropped 6 points for corn and 4 points for beans.
Planting reached 95% complete for corn and 89% complete for soybeans across the state as of May 31.
Meteorologist doesn’t foresee prolonged stretches of both heat and dryness this summer.
Illinois farmers planted 90% of corn and 80% of soybeans as of May 24.
Tour yield estimate highest tour estimate since 2018.
Some farmers assess replant needs while others face drought concerns.
Prairie Central and Olympia FFA programs to benefit from MCFB grants.
Dream to rebuild after fire comes true for farm family.
The nomination deadline is July 22.
June field days kick off next week.
Some issues include staffing shortages, funding needs, the JBS cyberattack and carbon markets.
Federal lawmakers, including several from Illinois, have expressed “significant concern” abo…
Craig and Nichole Hendry's U-pick Prairie Hill Blueberry Farm near Bethany offers five varieties.