Farming: Food and Energy

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Farming in Central Illinois has always meant crops. Corn and soybeans have always been the cash crops in this area. Livestock is a part of the culture, but plays a lessor role in recent times.

High fuel costs have altered the way those crops are used. Both are now used for additives in our major fuels.

Wind is blowing in to Central Illinois like a hurricane. Starting slowly and increasing in intesity as time passes. These images are from one Wind Farm that is...
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Farming in Central Illinois has always meant crops. Corn and soybeans have always been the cash crops in this area. Livestock is a part of the culture, but plays a lessor role in recent times.

High fuel costs have altered the way those crops are used. Both are now used for additives in our major fuels.

Wind is blowing in to Central Illinois like a hurricane. Starting slowly and increasing in intesity as time passes. These images are from one Wind Farm that is under construction in McLean County, Illinois. Two more large Wind Farms are being planned and negotiated in nearby Woodford County.
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