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Corn Planting: How Important is Timing? – Part 3

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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Corn Planting: How Important is Timing? – Part 2

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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May, 17, 2016

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Corn Planting: How Important is Timing? Part 1

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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May, 14, 2016

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May 9th USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition

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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May, 10, 2016

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