

Much needed rain for some
A few farmers in the area were lucky enough to get badly needed rainfall on fields Wednesday afternoon. Here are some unofficial rainfall...


Another dry week in Illinois
There were 6.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 28, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


View from the Cab: Remembering AM radio
By: Kent Casson As I hear talk of vehicle manufacturers looking to remove AM radio access, I am flooded with memories of crackling radio...


Program pays farmers to improve soil
American Farmland Trust and ADM are launching the next season of a program that supports Illinois farmers and the environment. The...


Spring turkey hunting numbers released
Harvest totals have been released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources from the 2023 Illinois spring turkey season. Over...


Wheat progressing ahead of schedule
There were 4.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 21, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


View from the Cab: A changing landscape
By: Kent Casson My country drive to Lexington from the east seemed a little off the other day as something was missing. The Friday...


Groundbreaking of Lock 25 celebrated
By: Lindsay Mitchell, IL Corn (from www.ilcorn.org) The Illinois Corn Growers Association is celebrating the groundbreaking of a...


Taste of Farm Life is coming
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and Midwest Dairy are proud to present the Taste of Farm Life at the Clavin Dairy Farm on June...


Weekly crop progress report
There were 3.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 14, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...