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...
Land Improvement Contractors announce scholarships
Reinforcing its commitment to supporting members and their relatives in pursuing post-high school education, Illinois LICA proudly...
Planting crosses halfway point
There were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 11, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...
Bullish surprises in USDA report
Monday’s USDA Supply and Demand report had some bullish surprises as they did increase old crop exports. Corn was increased by 50 million...
View from the Cab: MMM...bacon
By Kent Casson It’s thin and crispy with great flavor. Can you guess what I am alluding to? No, I’m not talking about pizza. It’s bacon,...
Planting behind 5-year average
There were 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 4, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report for...
Famous Rt. 66 barn to get facelift
The side of a famous barn along Old Route 66 north of Pontiac will get a facelift this weekend. Several volunteers will grab their paint...
