Planting season is here, and Central Illinois farmers are gearing up for a successful spring.

According to Peoria County Farm Bureau manager Patrick Kirchhofer, about 50% of the area’s soybeans are already planted, while corn is around 30 to 35%. Some areas have even more planted, such as Princeville and Brimfield where the soil is blacker and therefore more rich.

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