Getting the dust to settle on farms
By University of Illinois Extension As another large dust storm impacted Illinois in May, the conversation and questions continue about...
View from the Cab: Raise that glass
By Kent Casson Raise that glass of milk. Here’s to June Dairy Month! I recently sat down with Monica Nyman of the St. Louis District...
$1 Breakfast on the Farm is Sat.
Kilgus Farmstead near Fairbury is the place to be to celebrate June Dairy Month this Saturday (June 14) during the annual Breakfast on...
Future of conservation uncertain
The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget...
NREC cancels SIU field day
NREC has canceled the SIU Field Day set for Tuesday (June 17). Wet conditions throughout Southern Illinois have significantly delayed...
View from the Cab: Farewell, old friend
By Kent Casson We said farewell to an old friend the other day. This friend has been with us through everything the past 15 years, as we...
Ford Co. Fair contestants announced
Contestants have been announced for the 2025 Miss Ford County Fair Queen Pageant on June 23. They include Natalie Aberle, Charley Ulrich,...
Poultry exhibition ban lifted
A temporary suspension has been lifted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture on the sale and exhibition of poultry at swap meets,...
What does state budget mean for ag?
A $55.2 billion state budget was approved late Saturday night by the Illinois General Assembly. This was an increase of $2.1 billion over...
View from the Cab: Ch-ch-ch-changes
By Kent Casson Cue the song “Changes” by David Bowie. I have observed quite a few changes in recent years not only in agriculture itself,...
