Got another 6-plus inches of rain since my last report. Area creeks and rivers came out of their banks over the weekend of Aug. 15. Mowing the lawn has become a very calculated task between downpours. Everyone is ready for…
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
August 22, 2026
Seed corn harvest has started in the northern part of the county. Pumpkin harvest is still happening in the area. So far, we have been satisfied with our tonnage, there is always a learning curve with growing a new crop.…
August 22, 2026
Last week, just a few hours after submitting my report and saying we missed all the rain, it started. We are good now. Fortunately, we missed the heaviest rains. We did end up with over 3 inches since my last…
August 22, 2026
Rain! Two weeks ago we ended up with a total of 5 inches. Other pockets had 10 or more. Last week we added another 1 to 2 inches, while other pockets added 5. Most of the corn is still green…
August 22, 2026
I must sound like a broken record, but more pop-up thunderstorms hit us last week. The lawnmower never stops and soybeans are getting every opportunity to reach their potential, as long as they don’t get drowned out. We’re still completing…
August 22, 2026
We were lucky and caught some needed rain last week! Fall seems to be getting closer and the temps have been great compared to the previous week. It was a busy week with school starting back up and also helping…