

Above normal temps last week
There were 6.9 days suitable for field work during the week ending November 19, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


View from the Cab: Harvest blessings
By: Kent Casson Time to put another farming season to bed and reflect on all we are thankful for in 2023. As Thanksgiving week is upon...


Thanksgiving a bit more affordable
Families can enjoy a more affordable Thanksgiving meal this year. The annual survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows the...


IPPA looking for board members
The Illinois Pork Producers Association is represented by a Board of Directors from 6 regional districts and up to 12 at-large positions...


View from the Cab: These boots were made for...
By: Kent Casson These boots were made for farming and that’s just what they’ll do. One of these days these boots are going to wear out,...


USDA raises yields in report
Yields were raised in Thursday’s USDA WASDE report issued late morning. Corn carryout was 2.156 billion bushels which was above the...


Harvest nears completion in Illinois
There were 5.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending November 5, 2023. Statewide, the average temperature was 41.5 degrees,...


Another strong showing for PC FFA
The Prairie Central FFA chapter found more success at the recent National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. PC was national champion in...


View from the Cab: Sustainability summit coming
By: Kent Casson Ag’s sustainability event of the year is coming this December to Charlotte, North Carolina. The Sustainable Agriculture...


Illinois agricultural prices released
The September Prices Received Index 2011 Base (Agricultural Production), at 122.6, decreased 2.9 percent from August and 7.1 percent from...


































