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Crop Report

Crop Report There were 1.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 21, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 53.9 degrees, 0.6 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 1.11 inches, 0.16 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1 percent short, 45 percent... Read More.

Weekly Crop Report

Crop report There were 1.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 14, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 52.0 degrees, 2.1 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.20 inches, 0.13 inches above normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 44 percent adequate and 56... Read More.

Crop Production Summary

Crop Production Summary   While President Donald Trump’s trade war with China cut into profits for American farmers, all in all production wise, 2018 was a record year for farmers, including Illinois farmers who broke production records for both corn and soybeans.   Illinois corn yield was estimated... Read More.
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Crop Insurance Program Coming Up

Crop Insurance Program Coming Up Farmers and landowners looking to learn about changes coming to the 2019 Federal Crop Insurance Program will get a chance during an upcoming crop seminar. The White County Farm Bureau and local COUNTRY Financial representatives, Rick Basinger, Rick Barbre, and Chad... Read More.

Crop Report; Harvest Progressing

Crop report   There were 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 21, 2018. Statewide, the average temperature was 44.6 degrees, 8.9 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.22 inches, 0.50 inches below normal. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1 percent very short, 5... Read More.

White County Crop Results

An extended hot and dry spell during the months of July and August seem to have damaged the yield potential for the 2018 corn crop, according to the participants of this year’s White County Crop Tour. The crop tour, in its 22nd year, was... Read More.
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White County Crop Tour coming Wednesday

The 22nd annual White County Crop Tour will be held this Wednesday.  Teams will be departing from the Farm Bureau at 7:30am and will be assigned to one of 10 townships throughout the county.  Data from at least 8 fields in each township will... Read More.

White County Crop Tour scheduled for Aug 30

The 21st annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. 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. Teams will depart... Read More.
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2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state.   “Illinois continues to be a leader in farming and strives... Read More.