Illinois Farmer with Cancer is helped by Neighbors

An Illinois farmer, located northwest of Peoria, with terminal cancer was helped by his community making national news. 10 combines and 16 semis assisted cancer patient Carl Bates who farms around 450 acres. This type of selflessness can be seen all around small farm towns in America. We hope more media outlets will pick up this story and similar stories to show the large hearts farmers have. Please continue praying for Carl Bates and their community of Galva, IL.

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Preparations begin for Spring 2016

With Harvest 2015 completed, preparations immediately begin for next year's season. Ground is being work everyday in the available fields but many fields' soil is being tested and not ready for tillage. Lime will soon be added to many fields to neutralize the acid in the soil so crops can reach maximum yields next year. Fall tillage is very important and will save the farm lots of time in the Spring so we are blessed to be able to prepare the land now.

Disking behind John Deere 8400

John Deere 9400 pulling Landoll 2320 ripper

View from back window of tractor in Fayette County, IL

Harvest 2015 is Complete!

Nearly perfect weather throughout the months of September and October has allowed Harvest 2015 to finished at a record pace on October 3rd, 2015. Dan McKay and his sons worked day and night until the job was complete. We have to thank God for safety during the harvest season and for the beautiful weather to help deliver another successful harvest.

Working through the night

Jason McKay overlooking last load of corn for Harvest 2015