Sunday 20th July 2025

After temperatures shifted from single digits up to 50 degrees in less than 10 days, an east central Illinois farmer has his sights set on spring.

“Just very few days ago we were dressed like Eskimos and I am sitting here now in just a long-sleeved shirt and I am hot.”

Dirk Rice tells Brownfield it can be hard to stay motivated during dreary winter weather, but warmer temperatures have jump started his preparation for planting season.

   

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