Planting creeps ahead in Illinois
There were 1.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 7, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...
Fire breaks out at Gibson City plant
An industrial fire broke out Monday afternoon at the IFF soybean plant in Gibson City. Smoke could be seen throughout the area and the...
Spring fish sale underway
The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual Spring Fish Sale. Carp orders are due this Tuesday,...
View from the Cab: Anticipating spring
By Kent Casson This is a time of anticipation for those involved in the farming community. As the grass turns green and dust starts to...
1% of corn, beans planted
There were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending March 31, according to the weekly crop progress and condition report issued...
Spread of HPAI closely monitored
Officials are closely monitoring the spread of HPAI, or highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has spread to at least five states. Late...