No big shockers in USDA report
The data from Friday’s USDA report was pretty tame with no real big shockers. U.S. supply and demand for both corn and soybeans was...
Master Farmer winners announced
Winners of the Master Farmer honor from Prairie Farmer have been announced. They include Chris Hausman of Champaign County, Malcom and...
February was extremely mild
February was mild in Illinois. The preliminary statewide average February temperature was 39.4 which is 8.3 degrees above the 1991-2020...
General CRP signup underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the...
View from the Cab: Opportunities await
By Kent Casson If you know a college student, tell them about some exciting scholarship opportunities coming up with the Illinois Pork...
Auctions set for Ridgeview, F-C
More local FFA auctions are planned this weekend. The 16th annual Flanagan-Cornell FFA Alumni Auction is Saturday (March 2) with dinner...
Ban proposed on non-cage free eggs
Under proposed legislation in the State Senate from Aurora Democrat Linda Holmes, non-cage-free eggs would be banned in Illinois. This...
Rural survey seeks public input
The McLean County Regional Planning Commission (MCRPC) is seeking public input for a regional Human Services Transportation Plan (HSTP),...
View from the Cab: Examining the census
By Kent Casson We are getting a closer look at America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them thanks to the recent 2022...
GCMS prepares for auction
GIBSON CITY – The 20th annual Gibson City Melvin Sibley FFA Scholarship auction is this Saturday (Feb. 24). A free will donation lunch is...
