Wet spring brings relief but also challenges for Illinois farmer

A central Illinois farmer says she’s wrapped up planting…for the first time. Heather Hampton-Knodle, who grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Montgomery County, says several rounds of heavy rains and severe weather will likely lead to some replanting. “We were able to get all of our beans in by May 2nd or so, at least […]

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