McLean County Farm Bureau

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• Conservation & Risk, Part 2: Examining the Spring Planting Window in Illinois
  Based on crop insurance, the spring planting window in Illinois for corn is 61 days for corn and soybeans, longer in the southern region and shorter in the northern third of the State. It is arguably the most critical window in the entire crop year, with the likelihood that delayed planting will result in lower […]
• Spring Revision to 2026 Illinois Crop Budgets
  Revisions to 2026 Illinois crop budgets are provided along with updates to return estimates for the 2025 crop year. Return projections for 2026 are higher because of increases in expected…
• Comparing Corn Production Costs and Returns in the United States and Brazil
  Brazil’s expansion in corn production over the last decade has made the country a more important competitor in global markets, increasing competitive pressure for US producers. Although the US remains the world’s largest corn producer by a wide margin, Brazil has become a more prominent competitor mainly due to the growth of second-crop corn planted […]