Category Archives: Field Updates

AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

This 1955 John Deere 70, 57 years old this year, is still a vital piece of equipment in our farming operation! Thanks Bill Christ, Metamora, for sharing a photo of your spring planting with us!

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FRIDAY FARM PHOTO: FILL ‘ER UP!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Illinois Corn Growers Association District V Director Justin Durdan fills the planter with seed while his dad operates the tractor.  It’s planting season in Illinois!

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MANY FARMERS ARE FINISHED PLANTING CORN!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Historically speaking, it is sort of a rarity for farmers to be finished planting corn by May 1.  In fact, often, farmers are only just starting planting corn on May 1! Here’s what some of our Illinois Corn leadership have … Continue reading →

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CORN PLANTING CONCLUDES IN SOME AREAS OF THE STATE

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Follow our farmer’s progress as they continue the 2012 planting season! April 22: We have finished planting corn. The earlier fields are starting to peek out of the ground. We will probably start planting soybeans tomorrow.  Jeff Jarboe - Loda, IL … Continue reading →

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PLANTING PROGRESS

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Farmers like to talk about field conditions and planting progress.  In fact, agriculture is such an art form, that it is interesting to read about different farmer philosophies.  You’ll notice below that our board members like to update each other … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY FARM PHOTO: TILING

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Thanks for this photo submitted by Bill Christ, Metamora, IL.  Tiling (placing tile under the ground to help the water drain off the fields during times of excessive moisture) is a rare occurrence in February. This mild and dry winter … Continue reading →

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GROUNDHOG DAY, WINTER WEATHER, AND AGRICULTURE

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

As GroundHog Day is being celebrated today, many people have anticipated over the past few weeks whether “Phil” the groundhog will see his Shadow. Many dread that six extra weeks of winter while others, like me, welcome it. Either way, agriculturalists … Continue reading →

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FIRES IN THE FIELDS

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Originally posted on Corn Commentary Usually farmers like to have dry weather in the fall to get the crops out of the field – just not too dry! Harvest season two years ago was so wet that crops in some … Continue reading →

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HARVEST IN CHRISTIAN COUNTY

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Len Corzine, Illinois Corn Marketing Board District XI Director and central Illinois farmer, submitted his field update in photos! Generation seven learning the ropes by osmosis.

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ILLINOIS HARVEST UPDATE

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Some of the farmers in Illinois have more than half of their crop out of the field, while others haven’t started harvest at all! Here’s a look at the harvest conditions in three areas of the state. Glenn Ginder, Peotone … Continue reading →

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