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“Consistent Variability” the Theme of the 2025 White County Crop Tour

Wednesday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers headed out to White County fields on Wednesday, August 27 to assess this year’s corn crop. Farmers reported below-average yields which were expected based on the difficult, wet planting season and the highly variable rainfall throughout the season. This year’s White County Crop... Read More.

Edwards/White County SWD to Host Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day

Monday, August 4 by Jc Tinsley

On Wednesday, August 13th Edwards and White County SWCDs will host a cover crop and soil health field day. Highlighted activities for the day will include a soil pit dug by Dwayne Roser, rainfall simulator demonstration and USDA program updates by NRCS, a carbon... Read More.

Garner Recaps Year as Fair Queen; Hunsinger Prepping for Fresh Crop of Contestants

Thursday, June 12 by Jc Tinsley

Don’t look now, but the White County Fair is nearly here. If that feels too soon to say, you’re not alone, but there’s good reason. It’s been more than 30 years since the White County Fair was held at the same time as the... Read More.

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White County Crop Tour Finds Low Summer Rainfall Hurt Yield Potential

Wednesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

The below average rainfall during the critical months of June and July has had a significant impact on the yield potential of this year’s corn crop, according to the results of the 2023 White County Crop Tour. The event was held on August 30.... Read More.

White County Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Soil and Water District continues to partner with American Farmland Trust and other conservation agencies to assist farmers with a new program opportunity, Illinois Cover Crop Initiative (ICCI). Important Facts: Incentive payments ($10/acre) are available for cover crops planted by December 1, 2022. Signup deadline has... Read More.

White County Crops Look to Be in Great Shape Following Annual Crop Tour

Wednesday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

White County crops are in great shape. That’s what we learned from yesterday’s White County Crop Tour. The potential yield for the corn crop could make it a record year, according to Bryce Williams, the Bureau president. The average estimated corn yield for White... Read More.

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USDA Crop Count

Wednesday, August 18 by Ray Mitchell

USDA Crop Count Starting in late August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact farmers to get an update on yield prospects for corn and soybeans. NASS field staff will also begin making counts and measurements in selected fields across Illinois. “Field... Read More.

Weekly Crop Report

Tuesday, August 17 by Ray Mitchell

Weekly Crop Report There were 4.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 15, 2021. Statewide, the average temperature was 76.9 degrees, 3.2 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.70 inches, 0.80 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated 2 percent very short,... Read More.

Crop Coverage Numbers Released

Friday, August 13 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Coverage Numbers Released According to the Department of Agriculture there are 11.2 million acres of corn planted this season, which is down one percent from last year. Based on August 1st conditions; the Illinois corn yield is forecast at a record 214 bushels per acre,... Read More.

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Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

Tuesday, August 3 by Ray Mitchell

Annual Crop Tour Scheduled The 24th annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Individuals are invited for breakfast refreshments the morning of the program starting at 7:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi.... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: crop

“Consistent Variability” the Theme of the 2025 White County Crop Tour

Edwards/White County SWD to Host Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day

Garner Recaps Year as Fair Queen; Hunsinger Prepping for Fresh Crop of Contestants

White County Crop Tour Finds Low Summer Rainfall Hurt Yield Potential

White County Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended

White County Crops Look to Be in Great Shape Following Annual Crop Tour

USDA Crop Count

Weekly Crop Report

Crop Coverage Numbers Released

Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

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