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Some planting progress in western Illinois

A western Illinois farmer says there’s been some planting progress in western Illinois.

Rick Edwards, who farms in Adams County, tells Brownfield, “There were a few acres of beans were planted the very first part of March, when we had a little bit of a warm spell, and the soil conditions were good.”  He says, “There’s been a little bit planted here lately, a little corn and a little beans, but not very many acres. A lot of anhydrous still being putting on and fertilizer.”

He says he’s holding off for warmer soil conditions.

“But the soil temperatures are pretty cool.”  He says, “It’s just a little concerning.  I think when the soil warms up farmers got the capacity now that the acres go in fast.”

The USDA says 1% of corn and 2% of Illinois soybeans were planted as of April 13^th.

AUDIO: Rick Edwards – Illinois farmer