A northern Illinois farmer says planting progress is a mixed bag in his area. David Isermann, who grows corn, soybeans, and cattle in LaSalle County, says the cool, wet start of May has slowed things down. “It’s pretty varied, and of course, LaSalle County is a big county, and depending on where you’re at, some […]
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