Weekly Update: 09.28.23

ILLINOIS FARMERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ELECTRIC TRACTORS

Olivia Charles, a student studying Agricultural Communications at the University of Illinois, is conducting a survey to explore the viewpoints of Illinois farmers regarding electric tractors. The responses collected will only be used for research, and the findings will be featured in the January issue of Illinois Field & Bean.

2023 ENROLLMENT FOR THE SOIL AND WATER OUTCOMES FUND ENDING SOON!

If you’re thinking of adding or expanding a conservation practice in your operation, such as reducing your tillage, implementing cover crops, or extending crop rotations, 2023 enrollment for the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund (SWOF) is closing soon. Last year, enrolled farmers earned an average of $34 per acre.  

 ILLINOIS GRAIN TOUR HARVESTS $30 MILLION IN STATE CROP SALES

A recent tour of Illinois crop fields and agricultural facilities by foreign grain buyers has resulted in millions of dollars being injected into Illinois’ economy. The 2023 Illinois Grain Tour, hosted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, attracted international buyers from China, Vietnam, Turkey, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador.

 FEDERAL SURPLUS WEBINAR 

The Veterans GSA Federal Surplus Property Program is an initiative of Senator Tammy Duckworth and is administered by Illinois Central Management Services (CMS). This Friday, September 29, at 10 a.m., ISA will host a webinar with CMS to show farmers how to certify, apply, and request property from the federal surplus supply.

During harvest, growers may overlook the fundamental role of timing and soybean moisture to maximize efficiency, yield, and ROI. In a recent video from ILSoyAdvisor, ISA Soy Envoy, Kris Ehler, shares recommendations to optimize your soybean harvest.