I lost my Dad in 2019 we farmed together for well over 4o years this really hit home for me and I found him in his house after he suffered a severe stroke thanks so much for sharing, I am not alone 😢.
What a great forward thinking family! God bless Jim and the entire Ganschow family. And thank you Illinois Farm Bureau for this outstanding presentation.
I hauled a lot of grain for Jim, and I’ve known his Dad, Dean, for several years. Jim was a great farmer, very serious about his farm and family, and I’m sure he was the best possible friend, father, and mentor to Mike. A kind and gentle soul who was a pleasure to work with, and know.
Polo illinois farmers seem to be DEvolving farming. Going back to a time where crop rotation and proper soil/pest management weren't a thing. For four years now polo illinois farmers have only grown corn and although I have no proof they seem to have switched to a cheaper crappier seed as of slight less than four years ago because polo has been infested with northern corn rootworm beetles. Before four years ago I've gone over 20 years without even knowing what these things were because I've never seen them. Now every year they are back with greater numbers. These farmers refuse to do crop rotation(I'm guessing they aren't trying to be organic and don't care about pest populations because out of four years I've only seen them plane spray once). Everyone I talk to seem to not even know what northern corn rootworm beetles are. Those things are the most destructive pest I've ever seen. They destroy FAR MORE than just corn so I'm unsure why they are named as they are. They should be named GREEN DEVILS.
