Posts Tagged ‘wheat’
Wheat crop looks promising
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Many Illinois wheat fields, some now covered in snow, looked good heading into winter and the onset of dormancy. The climatological winter began Dec. 1, while…
Read MoreThe ripple effects of Russia in Ukraine
With the world watching as Russia continues an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, concern for the civilians in the war-torn region are top of mind while financial implications are being felt…
Read MoreFarmers upbeat about wheat
Monroe County farmers are pleasantly surprised by the results of this year’s wheat harvest considering the circumstances. The wheat being harvested in recent days has been hampered by rain essentially…
Read MoreLocal wheat crop looks promising
The first of the “big three” field crops in Monroe County is being harvested in earnest and heading to market. This is so-called “winter wheat,” which was planted in the…
Read MoreBumper wheat harvest in Monroe County
Farmers in Monroe County and the surrounding area are reporting record winter wheat harvests in recent days. “This is the best wheat crop I’ve ever seen,” long-time Monroe County farmer…
Read MoreCareful crop dusting protects wheat from fungus
Those residing just south of Waterloo or driving in that area Saturday morning may have seen a low-flying aircraft and thought they were being treated to some special type of…
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