Posts Tagged ‘Dale Haudrich’
Haudrich talks kernels in Korea
A local farmer recently traveled to South Korea as a representative of the Illinois Corn Growers Association to speak about the benefits of U.S. corn to delegates from 15 nations.…
Read MoreGreen to gold, then back to green?
Over recent weeks, Monroe County and surrounding areas have seen the winter wheat crop ripening from green to gold. But will it equate to green in the form of money…
Read MoreSunflowers for a cause near Hecker
On Route 156 near Hecker, passers-by admire four acres of sunflowers lining the road. Now, the family farm is harnessing the flowers’ beauty to make a difference across the world. …
Read MoreWheat harvest going well
Agriculture is the heart of the economy across Monroe County’s 398 square miles. Farmers had been rushing to bring in the first of the big three field crops for…
Read MoreDale Haudrich | Farmer of the Week
The Republic-Times Farmer of the Week is Dale Haudrich of Haudrich Farms near Hecker. He oversees corn, bean and wheat production. He began the farm in 1974. Pictured, proud grandfather…
Read MoreFarmers feeling coronavirus effects
Like any other business, the ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic have affected the farming industry nationwide, including in Monroe County. According to the most recent data from the American…
Read MoreHecker farm ushers in future of field drainage
People driving on Route 156 near Hecker recently observed a growing accumulation of huge spools of large plastic tubing on the farm of Dale Haudrich. “I have considered adding acreage…
Read MoreHaudrich named new Gibault soccer coach
Gibault Catholic High School has named Darryn Haudrich as its new head varsity boys soccer coach, taking over for Matt Reeb, who resigned recently to take a college coaching position.…
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