Planting season is here, and Central Illinois farmers are gearing up for a successful spring.

According to Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer, about 50% of the area’s soybeans are already planted, while corn is around 30 to 35%. Some areas have even more planted, such as Princeville and Brimfield where the soil is blacker and therefore more rich.

Planting season is here, and Central Illinois farmers are gearing up for a successful spring.
According to Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer, about 50% of the area’s soybeans are already planted, while corn is around 30 to 35%. Some areas have even more planted, such as Princeville and Brimfield where the soil is blacker and therefore more rich.

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All Things Peoria is on hiatus effective January 22, 2024. Archived episodes are available below. If you’re looking for more news, please subscribe to our weekday morning podcast, On Deck, and visit our online news section.

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