Agriculture plays a role in Franklin County
Franklin County has more than 181 thousand acres being farmed each year resulting in about $55 million in revenue. Livestock producers account for about $15 million in sales. The average farm is approximately 255 acres with several larger corporate farming operations.
Wheat combine – photo by Kelly Robinson
Wheat – 2016
• Acres planted – 12,947
• Acres harvested – 12,800
• Yield per acre – 72.2 bushel
• Total production – 924,000 bushel
Soybeans – 2015
• Acres planted – 69,200
• Acres harvested – 69,000
• Yield per acre – 45.9 bushel
• Total production – 3,168,000 bushel
In 2016 there were 87,906 acres planted
Corn – 2015
• Yield per acre – 149.4 bushel
In 2016 there were 32,219 acres planted
Sorghum – 2016 • Acres planted – 863
Hay & Pasture – 2016 • Acres planted – 7,852
Cattle – 2015 • Beef cows – 3,100 • Milk cows – 300
Grapes – 2016 • Production – 7,823,900 tons
(information from USDA)
The Franklin County Farm Bureau is a very progressive organization and maintains an active line of communication with members informing them of events, new technologies, and legislation that will affect the agriculture industry.
Gay Bowlin, Manager / Franklin County Farm Bureau / P O Box 457 Benton, IL 62812
(618) 435-3616 fcfb028@frontier.com