

Improving cover crop residue management
DPH Biologicals and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) announced a research collaboration validating the impact...


Weekly crop progress report
There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 29, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


View from the Cab: Don't cry over...
By: Kent Casson Don’t cry over spilled milk, but you are welcome to cry a little over spilled grain. There is no worse feeling in the...


Harvest down to final stretch
There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 22, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


Faber plans to run in 53rd
An ag teacher and FFA advisor at Pontiac Township High School has announced his candidacy for the Illinois 53rd State Senate District....


View from the Cab: Kids dig farm scene
By: Kent Casson I am extremely proud of our three kids as they are really digging the farm kid life. Kasen has become a big help with...


Over half of state's crops harvested
There were five days suitable for field work during the week ending October 15, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


Casey's celebrates farmers
Illinois Farm Families is teaming up with Casey’s for a special promotion recognizing the farm families supporting the state’s largest...


View from the Cab: The grain truck
By: Kent Casson Grandpa’s old International grain truck sure brings back the memories. After hauling a few loads of rock with the old...


Report a 'bullish surprise'
If you glanced at the markets Thursday, you likely noticed the jump in crop prices - especially soybeans. This was due to the release of...


































