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...
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...
