

Monitoring more than just nitrogen
GIFFORD – While weather is a universal topic that can start a conversation almost anywhere, it drives production too. Scot Benson of...


Nelson speaks of ag's challenges
SPRINGFIELD – The former president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and past director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture addressed the...


View from the Cab: Winter fair fun
By: Kent Casson Our family’s annual trip to the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention in Springfield may have come and...


Pork scholarships are open
The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded: (3)...


Bennett settles into Senate role
SPRINGFIELD – The newly-named State Senator in the 53rd District, Tom Bennett of Gibson City, is settling into his new role as Senator....


63rd Miss Illinois County Fair Queen named
The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs held its 112th annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield over the...


View from the Cab: An AISWCD update
By: Kent Casson The president of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts addressed last week’s annual meeting...


Fun fair convention planned
SPRINGFIELD – A fun time is guaranteed for anyone attending this weekend’s 112th annual convention of the Illinois Association of...


Miss Ford Co. to compete in Springfield
Miss Ford County 2022, Gracelyn Greenburg, will compete in the 2023 Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs State Queen Pageant at the...


See Nu-Ag at Gordyville show
CHATSWORTH – Look for Nu-Ag Technology at the upcoming Gordyville farm show near Rantoul on Jan. 25 and 26. “We’ll be there with tile...