A gift of grain is another option of charitable giving. The value of the grain can be used to support much needed charitable causes in our local community.
Farmers may donate corn or soybeans by delivering grain to a commercial elevator and designate it to the Gift of Grain account. Grain ...
Last year’s corn crop broke all records with bin-busting yields from DeKalb County fields.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistic Service (NASS) reported the county’s corn yield average was 224 bushels per acre in 2022.
Last year’s corn surpassed the previous high for the county set in 2016 at 216 bushels per acre.
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All growers or grower farm operations that transport or apply anhydrous ammonia, or otherwise maintain anhydrous ammonia equipment are required to be certified with the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
The DeKalb County Farm Bureau and Conserv FS are cosponsoring an in-person Anhydrous Training for certification on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. The ...
Farmers who need to renew their private pesticide applicator license have an opportunity at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Center for Agriculture this winter.
In-person testing is scheduled for Wednesdays, Jan.11, Feb. 8, and March 8, 2023.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture will offer pesticide applicator testing from 9 a.m. until noon ...
Life insurance to help protect your family in a dangerous line of work - farming
Did you know that September is Life Insurance Awareness Month? Life insurance is a topic clouded with misinformation around how much you need, what it will cover, and what it will cost.
One of the most common ...
Hauling grain to the elevator? Give a gift of grain for charity.
A gift of grain is another option of charitable giving. The value of the grain can be used to support much needed charitable causes in our local community.
Farmers may donate corn or soybeans by delivering grain to a commercial ...
Recap of crop year shows exceptional yields despite adverse weather
The 2021 growing season got off to a good start with most of the corn and soybeans planted timely. However, some areas of the county experienced excess rainfall in May and June. Rainfall diminished in late July while the southern part ...
Conserv FS recently aquired Blake Oil Company with locations in Kirkland and Rockford.
Conserv FS, a cooperative headquartered in Woodstock, will be locally servicing Blake Oil customers. The acquisition of Blake Oil Company is an addition to the cooperative’s existing sales territory.
(From left) Conserv FS General Manager Dave Swigart welcomes Michael ...
The DeKalb County Farm Bureau Board of Directors re-elected the leadership team of officers for 2022. Continuing their service are: (from left) Roy Plote, secretary; Steve Bemis, president; Berkeley Boehne, vice president; and Steve Drendel, treasurer. Bemis is in his second year as the county Farm Bureau president.
Corn farmers in DeKalb County produced 200+ bushel corn last year.
The USDA reported a total of 44 counties in the state finished with a corn yield average above 200 bushels per acre in 2021.
In DeKalb County, the 2021 yields showed corn averaged 202.7 bushels per acre and soybeans averaged 62.9 ...
