Central Illinois Farm Network

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...

Join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Summer Farm Tour. The tour will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at...

The June Prices Received Index 2011 Base (Agricultural Production), at 126.9, increased 2.5 percent from May but decreased 0.4 percent...

Members of the Farm Financial Standards Council elected its 2024/2025 leadership team and installed two new members to its board of...

By Kent Casson These are certainly interesting times we are in for agriculture. While yield prospects appear to be decent with timely...