Harness racing to kick off State Fair
This year’s Illinois State Fair will host harness racing next month. The event actually kicks off the 2024 grandstand schedule on Aug. 8....
Farm families finalists for $10,000 prize
Three Central Illinois farm families were honored for their conservation agriculture efforts as the Sand County Foundation took advantage...
Carbon capture bill signed by Pritzker
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law which creates leading standards for environmental protection and safety for carbon...
View from the Cab: Well done, Penfield
By Kent Casson History is alive and well each summer in Penfield, Illinois. The annual Historic Farm Days has come and gone and our...
Lemenager wins Master Showmanship
PONTIAC – Grace Lemenager of Fairbury, a member of the Tractor Wheels 4-H Club, won Master Showmanship at the Livingston County Fair...
Crops, wheat harvest ahead of schedule
There were four days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 14, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...
Swine project grant announced
Illinois Pork Producers Association is offering universities, colleges and high schools based in Illinois the chance to apply for grant...
Customer kiosks introduced by FSA
The new customer kiosks from USDA’s Farm Service Agency are now available at every county office nationwide. These kiosks help to...
Women in Ag meeting Aug. 6
Join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Women in Ag Meeting: Ideas Inc. – How to Add Conservation to Your...
View from the Cab: Fair time
By Kent Casson If you are a fan of county fairs, the next few weeks are for you. Our fair season kicks into high gear around here with...
