Illinois corn harvest 2% complete
There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending September 8, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...
Barn tour is Saturday
The 16th annual Barn Tour sponsored by the McLean County Barn Keepers is scheduled for this Saturday (Sept. 14) in Arrowsmith Township....
View from the Cab: Change in the air
By Kent Casson Change is in the air. In fact, it’s on the ground if you start looking around. I noticed the first leaves in my yard the...
IPPA internship applications open
The Illinois Pork Producers Association State Ambassador Intern serves as a representative of the association and the pork industry. The...
Thompson calls for Farm Bill passage
Following the release of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) farm income and balance sheet estimates, House Committee on...
Corn rapidly moves to maturity
There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending September 1, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report for...
Pumpkin patch to open Sept. 10
Gail’s Pumpkin Patch in Beason, Illinois will be opening for their 18th season, Tuesday, September 10, 2024.   The pumpkin patch will...
Kemp to address Barnkeepers meeting
The McLean Co. Barnkeepers will meet Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the McLean Co. Farm Bureau Bldg at the corner of Westgate and Rt...
View from the Cab: All eyes on weather
By Kent Casson Any time a weather guy speaks to a room full of farmers, I am all ears and usually they are too. Weather is always...
Smith family hobby still going strong
One particular engine displayed at the Threshermen’s Reunion has been at the show almost every year since 1954. Matt Smith of...
