Conservation family night held
There was something of interest for all ages during an Ag and Conservation Family night event held at Illinois Central College’s East...
Weekly crop progress report
There were 5.7 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 30, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...
View from the Cab: Almost show time
By: Kent Casson It will be like Christmas in August for those of us in agriculture as the Farm Progress Show returns to Decatur for three...
Animals, projects & more at fair
BLOOMINGTON – It’s a dream come true for this year’s McLean County Fair queen. Allena Johnson has always wanted to be queen and she got...
Kelly retires after 45 years
PONTIAC – When John Kelly started his long career at the local John Deere dealership in Pontiac, it was known as Gardner Sales and...
Illinois crop progress report
There were 6.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 23, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report for...
Growers hopeful for more rain
DWIGHT – Northern Livingston County farmer Dan Parker is thankful for rain in recent weeks but is hopeful for more. He spent some time...
View from the Cab: Fair time
By: Kent Casson Time to grab a corn dog and funnel cake because fair season is here! You know back to school time can’t be far off now...
Poultry shows are back
PONTIAC – Poultry barns at county fairs across the state are no longer silent as poultry shows have resumed at county fairs this summer....
Johns, Tucker crowned at fair
PONTIAC – The 2023 Livingston County Fair king and queen have been announced. King is Levy Tucker, son of Rick and Renee Tucker, of the...
