Six generations of farmers dating back to early 1850s in Central Illinois including Effingham, Shelby, and Fayette counties. Mr. Dan McKay and his four sons continue the family business with a passion for their profession. McKay Farms, headquartered in Beecher City, IL, created this blog to share their experiences and create awareness for hard working farmers! Check out our website www.McKayFarms.com or www.McKayFarms.net.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
McKayFarms.com is launched!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
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.
Click here to read the entire story on Today.com
Click here to read the entire story on Today.com
Monday, October 12, 2015
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 |
Saturday, October 10, 2015
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 |
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