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Crop Report

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report While the recent rains have been great for the corn and bean crops, they have slowed down some work according to the latest USDA crop report. There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 11, 2021. Statewide, the average... Read More.

USDA NASS – Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Statewide, the average temperature was 45.4 degrees, 5.0 degrees above normal for the month of March. Precipitation for the month averaged 4.06 inches, 1.31 inches above normal. As of March 28, 2021, topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 5 percent short,... Read More.

2021 Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hundreds of Applications Received SPRINGFIELD, IL – The second year of the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program ended with 768 applications requesting over 185,000 acres submitted to IDOA. The discount program opened the application period at 12:01am December 15 and... Read More.

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Recurrent WVC guest speaker named Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— On Tuesday, Dec. 8, local crop adviser, and recurrent guest speaker for WVC’s ag program, Michael Wilson of Allendale, Ill. was named this year’s recipient of the Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year award by the National Association of Conservation... Read More.

USDA, Partners to Recognize Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and nine public-private partners will announce the selection of their national 2020 Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year during a virtual live event on December 8. The winner is a... Read More.

Southern Rust May Have Late Season Impact According to Crop Tour

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Above average rainfall throughout the summer has given farm fields a welcomed boost in yield potential, noted farmers who participated in the 2020 White County Crop Tour. However, late season disease pressure could put a damper on the top end yields if not properly... Read More.

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Crop Insurance Changes for Soybeans and Grain Sorghum

Thursday, February 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill., Feb. 25, 2020 – The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) made changes for the 2020 crop year to improve crop insurance for Illinois soybean and grain sorghum producers. It’s important for producers to be aware of these changes as they look at applying... Read More.

White County Crop Tour Report: Excessive Rains Hinder Yield Potential Of Planted Fields

Thursday, September 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 2019 crop year is one most farmers would choose to forget. Excessive rains early in the growing season hampered planting for many weeks during April, May and June. Many corn fields were never planted, as farmers made the decision to... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

This reporter would be shocked if farmers are optimistic as they plan to head into fields for the 23rd annual White County Crop Tour. It should be a rough find given the difficulties farmers have faced this year. White County Farm Bureau Manager Doug... Read More.

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Farm Bureau Offering Limited Vouchers for Cover Crop Seed

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau is offering ten, $200 vouchers toward the purchase of cover crop seed. Doug Anderson, County Farm Bureau manager, says one of the priorities of the organization is to help farmers meet the goals of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. ... Read More.

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Crop Report

USDA NASS – Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report

2021 Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends

Recurrent WVC guest speaker named Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

USDA, Partners to Recognize Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Southern Rust May Have Late Season Impact According to Crop Tour

Crop Insurance Changes for Soybeans and Grain Sorghum

White County Crop Tour Report: Excessive Rains Hinder Yield Potential Of Planted Fields

White County Farm Bureau Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

Farm Bureau Offering Limited Vouchers for Cover Crop Seed

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