Central Illinois Farm Network

Prices being paid for farmland across Illinois softened in the first half of 2024 and respondents to a survey by the Illinois Society of...

There were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending August 25, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...

By Kent Casson This is not only the time of year for ag meetings, seed corn dinners and annual grain elevator reports, but it is also the...

The results are in and the Pro Farmer Crop Tour has come out with a national average corn yield of 181.1 bushels per acre and an average...

Illinois’ other state fair is now underway. The annual Du Quoin State Fair in the southern part of the state kicked off this week with...

By Kent Casson Calling all Illinois farmers – you are needed to help with research on conservation practices. A University of Illinois...

The University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists are thrilled to announce Nature Trails Day will be hosted at COMLARA Park this...

Once again, Illinois State Fair attendees will have the opportunity to visit the popular  Piglets on Parade  at the Birthing Center.  The...

There was mixed reaction to Monday’s Aug. 12 USDA report with corn initially up and soybeans and wheat down. Soybean yield was at 53.2...

By Kent Casson As summer comes to a peak, there are some certainties here in Central Illinois. You are sure to spot grasshoppers, yellow...