

Yield estimates trimmed by USDA
In Tuesday’s USDA report, the government lowered corn and soybean yield estimates from last month but the numbers are higher than the...


State corn harvest 2% complete
There were 6.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 10, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


Low river levels concerning
The Mississippi River is practically at a record low heading into the fall. Forecasters report the river in Rock Island was just over...


View from the Cab: Hammer down!
By Kent Casson I’m waiting to see the first combine in the field at any time now. As of this writing, I have seen countless livestock...


Barn tour set for Saturday
The McLean County Barn Keepers are planning their 15th Barn Tour this Saturday, Sept. 9. Due to Covid, they were not able to have a tour...


Harvest slowly begins in Illinois
There were 6.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending September 3, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


Reunion special for Case fans
PONTIAC – This year’s Threshermen’s Reunion near Pontiac was a special one for Case fans as it hosted the 37th annual J.I. Case Heritage...


Yields could lack consistency
Central Illinois farmers may experience some good yields this fall but likely not the consistency they saw last year. “There will be some...


No Monday markets for holiday
A reminder the markets are closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday. We will not have a CIFN Midday Update today but it returns...


View from the Cab: Another great show
By: Kent Casson We have flipped the calendar to September and I’m taking a deep breath after all of the ag action I covered last week. It...


































