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...
SIU hosts summer field day
The intense heat did not stop more than 45 farmers and industry reps from attending the 2023 Southern Illinois University (SIU) Summer...
Crops ahead of schedule in report
SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.1 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 16, according to the weekly crop progress and...
View from the Cab: A trip to remember
By: Kent Casson Our family has plenty to celebrate this summer. We just returned from a wonderful vacation to the land of Ozark...
Deere acquires Smart Apply
MOLINE, Ill.— Deere & Company has acquired Smart Apply, Inc., a precision spraying equipment company based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The...
Seed, herbicide innovation showcased
By: BASF Agricultural Solutions SEYMOUR - BASF Agricultural Solutions kicked off summer at its Midwest Research Station in Seymour, IL....
Penfield to be invaded by green
PENFIELD, Illinois – This weekend’s Historic Farm Days celebration at Penfield is celebrating three milestones. It is the 100th...
