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,...
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...
