•October 14, 2015•

By Tyler Harvey
Douglas-Moultrie Farm Bureau Manager

As many of you are well aware, the 2015 harvest is well underway for the year. With the weather we have had over the last few weeks, farmers have tirelessly been working to get the crops out before the weather breaks. Not only farmers, but truck drivers, erg service companies such as South Central FS, and all other helpers have been working nonstop this harvest. Even after the corn and soybeans are harvested, there is still much work to be done. Fall tillage will be continuing, application of anhydrous ammonia, and fertilizer and lime spreading will also be continuing. As of Sunday, October 4, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has the Illinois corn crop at 55% harvested. This is slightly above the five year average of 47% for Illinois. The condition of the corn has been rated at 53% good or excellent. Soybeans harvested for the state are well above the five year average of 31% harvested. As of October 4, 49% of the soybean crop has been harvested in Illinois. 60% of the soybean crop has been rated at either good or excellent.

The Moultrie County Farm Bureau and Country Financial representatives delivered harvest treat bags to farmers and local county elevators on October 1. More than 200 goodie bags were distributed to give all out there working day in and day out a break and some snacks while they work the long hours of harvest.      Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.