Ag News on WRAM

Local ag coverage for western Illinois on WRAM radio.

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Smooth and timely planting season followed by good emergence and populations has led many farmers to have high expectations about the 2025 crop. Agronomist Lance Tarchione says so far, disease pressure has been low, which could change in the coming weeks.
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The countdown is on for the Illinois State Fair! Dayne Gittings will be representing Henderson County in the 2025 Master Sowmanship Competition. https://t.co/Y9oxkzM0IK

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Miss the show this afternoon? Check out the results from the Junior Goat Show at the McDonough County Fair!

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Miss the show this morning? Check out the results from the Junior Swine Show at the McDonough County Fair!
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TORNADO WATCH for most of the TV6 viewing area until 8 p.m. Damaging wind, isolated large hail and flash flooding will also be possible. Download the free KWQC First Alert Weather App for updates.

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New items are on display at the Warren County History Museum! https://t.co/KBAlaOKEBp

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With extreme heat settling in Illinois, farmers need to make their livestock as cool and comfortable as possible. https://t.co/wsOn1GXUuU

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Illinois Farm Bureau is promoting a member-exclusive NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 Experience at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, on Sept. 7.
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Scholarship opportunity! https://t.co/NaYC9mblTA

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During his presentation, Johnson will dive into topics such as supply and demand, crop price outlooks, summer weather patterns, crop insurance, pre-harvest marketing strategies, and more.

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Congratulations to all of this year's scholarship recipients!
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The team will now get an opportunity to travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, where they will compete for a national title.
#ffa #illinois #ruralamerica
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Conditions for the 2025 planting season have been ideal for area farmers to complete planting in seemingly record time.
#farmers #soybeans #planting #agriculture https://t.co/IYDIQvbsxO

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Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau members: check your mailbox for the latest edition of the Farm Frequency! https://t.co/6zXKLYm1wQ

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Some great 4-H kids stopped by the studio this week to talk about their summer 4-H projects!
#4h #fairseason #agriculture #podcast
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The Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau’s Manager Ashlyn Quinn has graduated from the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow program!

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Bayer Crop Science Technical Agronomist Lance Tarchionne joined me to discuss the mid-June heat wave and how it impacts area crops, soil moisture, pests, and more.
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Had a great visit with the United FFA chapter about their goals for the next year. #ffa #illinois #agriculture #student

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Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau members: be on the lookout for our spring preview coming out this week!
#agriculture #Illinois #farmbureau #agnews

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Bird flu pushes US dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees https://t.co/8kS5i6YCuY