Deere announces FFA grants
Almost $4 million in grants was committed by the John Deere Foundation to the National FFA Organization. This giving supports educational...
Cottrell is Groundbreaker winner
Compeer Financial congratulates Sawyer Cottrell from Eureka, the 2024 Groundbreaker of the Year award winner. With Compeer's...
Planting creeps ahead in Illinois
There were 1.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 7, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...
Fire breaks out at Gibson City plant
An industrial fire broke out Monday afternoon at the IFF soybean plant in Gibson City. Smoke could be seen throughout the area and the...
Spring fish sale underway
The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual Spring Fish Sale. Carp orders are due this Tuesday,...
View from the Cab: Anticipating spring
By Kent Casson This is a time of anticipation for those involved in the farming community. As the grass turns green and dust starts to...
1% of corn, beans planted
There were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending March 31, according to the weekly crop progress and condition report issued...
Spread of HPAI closely monitored
Officials are closely monitoring the spread of HPAI, or highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has spread to at least five states. Late...
Illinois hog & pig inventory up
Illinois inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2024 was 5.60 million head, up 2 percent from December 1, 2023 and up 3 percent from...
View from the Cab: SSGA fills seats
During its annual meeting on March 12, the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) held board elections to fill two open seats. Gail...
