USDA to gather conservation data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with the Natural Resources...
4-H Alumni Bake-off is July 27
The McLean County Timeless Clovers 4-H Alumni Bake-Off is Saturday, July 27 at Cloverleaf Hall. All bake-off items are auctioned off to...
Almost 40% of Illinois corn silking
There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 7, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued for...
View from the Cab: Thinking about FPS
By Kent Casson Now that we are past the Fourth of July and summer continues to fly by, we think ahead to the Farm Progress Show in late...
Nelly will headline Du Quoin fair
This year’s Du Quoin State Fair in Illinois will be headlined by Nelly. September 2 is the date the rapping legend will perform at the...
Illinois native wins hot dog contest
This year’s champion in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is an Illinois native. Patrick Bertoletti won the mustard belt during the...
Cookout price highest on record
Hosting a ten-person barbecue this Independence Day will cost $99 which is the highest total on record. Soda, beer, beef and lettuce...
Roadside mowing underway in state
The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that roadside mowing is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid...
Weekly crop report for 7-1
There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending June 30, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...
View from the Cab: Happy birthday, America
By Kent Casson Happy birthday, America! Cheers to the red, white and blue as another Independence Day week is upon us. It is a time to...
