Wentworth ancestors began farming in Central Illinois in the 1860's.  Today, Wentworth Family Farms continues a proud tradition of providing the latest in crop production, farm management, marketing, and soil stewardship in Central Illinois.  We will provide current updates on the conditions and field operations that are occurring on our Central Illinois farms here on our web site and also on Twitter.  Follow along as the 2012 crop season progresses.


EXCEPT FOR SEED CORN, PLANTING 2012 IS COMPLETE.  ALL THE CORN AND SOYBEANS HAVE EMERGED AND WE HAVE STARTED APPLYING POST HERBICIDES AND SIDEDRESSING NITROGEN.   IT LOOKS LIKE A CLEAR WEEK OF WEATHER THISTHIRD WEEK OF MAY AND THE CROPS ARE PROGRESSING RAPIDLY WITH THE WARM TEMPS AND MOISTURE.  IT HAS CERTAINLY BEEN AN INTERESTING SPRING AND WE HOPE FOR TIMELY RAINS THE REST OF THE SEASON.  HAVE A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE SPRING.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED PHOTOS OR FOLLOW US ON TWITTER.