

Agencies respond to anhydrous leak
The Illinois State Police (ISP), Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of...


View from the Cab: Harvest sights are right
By: Kent Casson I have said it before and I’ll say it again: I have the best view in the world, especially this time of year. We often...


Bearish USDA info on Friday
Friday’s USDA stocks report had some adjustments lower but was still considered bearish. The latest report published Sept. 29 indicated...


Illinois Hogs & Pigs report
Illinois inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2023 was 5.35 million head, down 1 percent from June 1, 2023 but up 2 percent...


Oct. is SCN action month
BASF Agricultural Solutions and The SCN Coalition are joining forces for the third consecutive SCN Action Month to raise awareness of the...


Harvest picks up in Illinois
There were 5.2 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 24, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


View from the Cab: Help is available
By: Kent Casson Farming isn’t easy. There are plenty of long hours with time alone in a cab, difficult decisions to be made and factors...


Legislation expands excused absences
Legislation in Illinois sponsored by State Sen. Tom Bennett expands excused absences for FFA and 4-H events. Illinois students are...


Rail Safety Week is here
This is Rail Safety Week and there is often an uptick in incidents on the rails this time of year, as farmers transport grain, kids head...


Harvest creeps ahead in state
There were 6.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 17, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


































