Our Farm News

September 26, 2025: Farm Update

Harvest is in full swing at Gingerich Farms. The corn is continuing to stay wet so picking has been slow to allow time to dry the corn at our grain storage facilities. Soybeans are ripening fast and keeping us busy. Overall more rain is needed as the ground is very...

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August 7, 2025: Farm Update

August 7, 2025: Farm Update

This week has been slightly cooler but the heat is forecast to return this weekend. Timely rains still have everything very green. The shop has been busy getting fall equipment ready. The grain storage facilities are being prepared for fall. 2026 crop plans are...

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July 25, 2025: Farm Update

July 25, 2025: Farm Update

The corn crop has pollinated and is starting to fill the kernels now as the crop rapidly marches toward maturity. Fungicide applications will be completed next week. Recent rains have the crops surviving the heat well this week. The yards have greened up again so now...

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June 19, 2025: Farm Update

June 19, 2025: Farm Update

A wonderful rain just passed across central IL. This week we have been able to nearly complete the Nitrogen applications on corn with just one farm left to apply when it drys up. Post emergence herbicides on corn and soybeans is almost complete as well. The crew is...

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