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,...
USDA to expand timber production
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a $200 million investment to implement the U. S. Department of Agriculture...
New event set for 2026
The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is thrilled to announce an exciting new event for 2026: the Illinois Swine Mixer , taking...
View from the Cab: Farmers markets underway
The 18th annual Illinois Product Farmers Market is underway for the season in Springfield. The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds is...
Extension raises awareness of funding sources
No matter the size of the community, there are always projects that need addressed. And many times, those projects are also in need of...
Students graduate from truck driver training
Students from Olympia and Ridgeview high schools have graduated from a program that develops an in-demand job skill courtesy of the...
Rollins announces policy agenda
After nearly 100 days of traveling the nation and visiting directly with hundreds of farmers across America, U.S. Secretary of...
View from the Cab: Seed funding challenge
By Kent Casson The Illinois Soybean Association has announced the launch of the SpringBoard Seed Funding Challenge, an initiative...
