Continued rain is hampering planting in southern Illinois, while warmer temperatures have helped crop emergence in central to northern Illinois. Statewide, the average temperature was 71.9 degrees, 6.5 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.09 inches, 0.05 inches above normal. There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 29. Topsoil moisture supply […]
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With the additional rainfall we have experienced in much of central and northern Illinois this spring, it is no surprise planting has been delayed. The majority of farmers still have a portion of corn acres (and a large amount of soybean acres) left to plant once the skies clear and the fields drain. With delayed […]
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With the additional rainfall we have experienced in much of central and northern Illinois this spring, it is no surprise planting has been delayed. The majority of farmers still have a portion of corn acres (and a large amount of soybean acres) left to plant once the skies clear and the fields drain. With delayed […]
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Wet and cool conditions kept producers out of the field for much of the past week. Statewide, the average temperature was 58.8 degrees, 2.9 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 2.09 inches, 1.19 inches above normal. There were 1.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 15. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 2 […]
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Based on the progress of the 2017 planting season, this information seems very relevant again. Take a look at part 1 of the thoughts from Andy Paulson on late planting. With the additional rainfall we have experienced in much of central and Northern Illinois this spring, it is no surprise planting has been delayed. The […]
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Cool, wet conditions have slowed corn planting and delayed soybean planting for some producers. Statewide, the average temperature was 57.3 degrees, 1.2 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.43 inches, 0.60 inches below normal. There were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 8. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 2 percent short, […]
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Rain slowed down planting progress and kept producers out of the field during the past week. Statewide, the average temperature was 58.0 degrees, 1.3 degrees above normal. Precipitation averaged 1.64 inches, 0.74 inches above normal. There were 2.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 1. Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 3 […]
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As farmers like you are looking to cut expenses in the 2016 growing season, it is important to make sure you don’t make cuts that may ultimately affect your farming operation’s profitability. A fairly simple and inexpensive way to do this is to stay on top of your soil and fertilizer needs.
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