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Illinois corn harvest 36% complete

Illinois' corn harvest is now past the one-third mark, and some farmers are switching to soybeans.
John Hawkins 
Published: Sep 17, 2012
The Illinois Ag Statistics Service reports that, as of Sunday, 36% of the state's corn crop is harvested.  That compares with the long-term average of 13% for this date.

Illinois' sorghum harvest is 12 percent complete vs. the 9% average.

Three percent of soybeans are harvested, just slightly ahead of the 2% average.

Here are some of the responses to IFB's yield survey from members this week:

  • Allen from Logan County said he expects only "half of a corn crop" this year.
  • Mike from Saline County said "This is the worst crop I've ever seen."
  • Norbert from Shelby County reported that he's only harvested 1,400 bushels from 210 acres of corn.
  • Kevin from Jefferson County said his corn is ranging from 15-45 bushels per acre.
Meanwhile, University of Illinois dairy specialist Mike Hutjens has developed an aflatoxin video for livestock farmers on how to handle aflatoxin-infested corn.





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