Solar flares impact farmers during planting
The strong geomagnetic storm that reached Earth over the weekend certainly did more than just provide scenic views of the sky. Local...
Illinois crop production: Winter wheat
USDA-NASS issued crop production information for Illinois on Friday. The winter wheat harvested area in 2024 is forecast at 680,000...
Extension to offer summer program
The University of Illinois Extension Office in McLean County is thrilled to announce Energy & Our Environment, a captivating three-day...
Rain dampens field activity
There were 2 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending May 5, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued for...
Asian longhorned tick confirmed in IL
An invasive tick has been discovered in Illinois. The Asian Longhorned tick was discovered April 12 during routine surveillance in the...
Culver's helps FFA chapters
In exchange for a $1 donation to local FFA chapters and other ag organizations, Culver’s is offering guests a single scoop of frozen...
View from the Cab: What to do
By Kent Casson As I sit here just waiting for the fields to dry out so planting can resume, I wonder what kind of rainy-day project ideas...
Master Naturalists put research into action
Master Naturalists are many things: Advocates, volunteers, teachers, and environmental stewards. Around the state and in your backyard,...
Film festival to feature ag documentary
The Heartland Hawk Film Festival kicks off with an intimate look at how modern stresses are taking a mental health toll on midwestern...
Akers named to Hall of Fame
Lowell Akers, AFM, ARA, Retired, has been named to the membership Hall of Fame by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Manages and...
