ICGA elects new officers
Dave Rylander, a farmer from Victoria, IL, has been elected president of the IL Corn Growers Association (ICGA) for 2023-2024 at their...
View from the Cab: Farm show time
By Kent Casson Just like that, another farm show season is almost upon us as growers have finished most of their fall fieldwork. It all...
Deere beats expectations
John Deere beat Wall Street expectations for its fourth quarter numbers. The company did 75 cents better than expected and posted a...
Local teachers win classroom grants
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program and the IAA Foundation along with the Illinois Farm Bureau® have released the names of...
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...
