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...
FFA leads to great things for Reimer
LEXINGTON – Lexington High School graduate and University of Illinois student Jordan Reimer credits his time in the FFA with helping him...
Bill would have dire consequences for farmers
The Illinois House Energy & Environment Committee is hearing legislation that would tie Illinois’ vehicle emissions testing standards to...
20 years and counting for Pontiac FFA
The Pontiac FFA Auction marked its 20th anniversary Saturday evening as attendees filled the PTHS commons area for a meal and silent...
View from the Cab: Ethanol's future
By Kent Casson Is ethanol the way of the future? Time will tell. Everything stopped when people didn’t drive back in March of 2020 at the...
Splanger receives ag service award
Holly Spangler, senior editor of Prairie Farmer magazine and executive editor for Farm Progress Publications, was presented the Service...
Society chooses new leadership
Members of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers elected a new leadership team during the...
