Corn planted reached 54%, compared to 41% last year, and the five-year average of 60%. Soybeans planted reached 51%, compared to 38% last year, and the five-year average of 48%.

Corn planted reached 45%, compared to 34% last year, and the five-year average of 42%. Soybeans planted reached 41%, compared to 32% last year, and the five-year average of 34%.

The Washington County Open Sheep Show will feature classes for market lambs, breeding ewes, rams and showmanship.

Corn planted reached 32%, compared to 31% last year, and the five-year average of 44%. Soybeans planted reached 33%, compared to 30% last year, and the five-year average of 34%.

Corn planted reached 26%, compared to 18% last year, and the five-year average of 25%. Soybeans planted reached 25%, compared to 18% last year, and the five-year average of 20%.

Learn about conservation practices implemented on Willowthorne’s u-pick blueberry farm.

About a year ago, I wrote an article that dealt with the continuing incidence of bird Flu, High Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which is still a problem in Illinois and the U.S.

Corn planted reached 16%, compared to 23% last year, and the five-year average of 26%. Soybeans planted reached 22%, compared to 24% last year, and the five-year average of 20%. Soybeans emerged

Corn planted reached 10%, compared to 7% last year, and the five-year average of 13%. Soybeans planted reached 10%, compared to 7% last year, and the five-year average of 10%.