Kent Lock

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Posts by Kent Lock

in Farm Industry News Blog Apr. 23, 2012

Very early planting in Illinois

Most years I plan to begin planing YC between April 15 and 25 and be finished by May 10. This year I will have all of our corn planted by April 25....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Mar. 21, 2012

Air conditioning needed first day of spring

Two air conditioners need repairing; two mowers need to be out of the shed; three pasture fences need fixing; one garden needs tilling;....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Feb. 9, 2012

A mild Illinois winter; lower corn price forecast at Cattlemen’s convention

A pleasant fall allowed farmers to work their fields before the soil froze. Now the dark Illinois soil and the radiant energy of the sun keep....More
in Farm Industry News Blog Nov. 29, 2011

Farming starts in December; high-priced embryos

Team FIN farmer Kent Lock explains how the farming season begins in December when a third of the seed and fertilizer for the next year's crop is....More