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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.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Lafayette Bicentennial Farewell Tour in Old Shawneetown

Tuesday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, May 9th, Old Shawneetown will serve as host for the Bicentennial event of General Marquis de Lafayette's Farewell Tour. Unfamiliar with the history? Listen in for more with Dr. Patrick Haskell as he details the importance and role of Lafayette to America's... Read More.

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.

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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.

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.

Continued Tour of 33 Counties in 100 Days: Shelby, Wayne, Clay

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Effingham, Ill. – The Office of Congresswoman Mary Miller announced that they will continue their tour of all 33 counties in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District with constituent casework service office hours. The office has visited Effingham, Douglas, Wabash, Edwards, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton,... Read More.

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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.

Resolve to be Ready: FloodPrep Tour Planned in Illinois

Tuesday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Flood prep should top the list of resolutions for Illinoisans who ‘Resolve to be Ready’ in 2020. Officials with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are launching a FloodPrep tour to help prepare... 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.

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

Open Line ON DEMAND – Lafayette Bicentennial Farewell Tour in Old Shawneetown

White County Crop Tour Finds Low Summer Rainfall Hurt Yield Potential

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

Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

Continued Tour of 33 Counties in 100 Days: Shelby, Wayne, Clay

Southern Rust May Have Late Season Impact According to Crop Tour

Resolve to be Ready: FloodPrep Tour Planned in Illinois

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

White County Farm Bureau Annual Crop Tour Scheduled

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