

A smart, hardworking wetland
HENRY - You can visit one of the newest Smart Wetlands in Marshall County this Thursday, June 29. The wetland is loaded with vegetation...


Weekly crop progress report
There were 6.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 25, according to the weekly crop progress report issued Monday...


View from the Cab: Caring for the crop
By: Kent Casson Farmers tend to worry quite a bit, but I guess that means we care about the crops we raise. Ever since I put those corn...


Fair Ag Day moved up
Theme days have been announced for this year’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield which runs August 10-20. Agriculture Day has been moved...


Crop progress & condition report
There were 6.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 18, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


State FFA officers elected
SPRINGFIELD – The 2023-2024 Illinois State Officer Team was elected Thursday, June 15, via in-person voting during the 95th annual...


View from the Cab: 20 under 40
By: Kent Casson Congratulations to various younger ag professionals for being named to the second class of the “Illinois 20 under 40”...


Below normal temps, precip last week
There were 6.6 days suitable for field work during the week ending June 11, 2023, according to the weekly crop progress and weather...


Dairy in the spotlight during June
FAIRBURY – Dairy producers hope you remember to drink an ice-cold glass of milk with dinner tonight. It may be a shifting market, but the...


Ford Co. contestants announced
MELVIN – The 2023 Miss Ford County Fair Queen Pageant will be held on Monday, June 26, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the dance building on...


































