

Faber plans to run in 53rd
An ag teacher and FFA advisor at Pontiac Township High School has announced his candidacy for the Illinois 53rd State Senate District....


View from the Cab: Kids dig farm scene
By: Kent Casson I am extremely proud of our three kids as they are really digging the farm kid life. Kasen has become a big help with...


Over half of state's crops harvested
There were five days suitable for field work during the week ending October 15, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


Casey's celebrates farmers
Illinois Farm Families is teaming up with Casey’s for a special promotion recognizing the farm families supporting the state’s largest...


View from the Cab: The grain truck
By: Kent Casson Grandpa’s old International grain truck sure brings back the memories. After hauling a few loads of rock with the old...


Report a 'bullish surprise'
If you glanced at the markets Thursday, you likely noticed the jump in crop prices - especially soybeans. This was due to the release of...


Illinois October crop production
Corn: Planted area is estimated at 11.2 million acres, up 4 percent from last year. Harvested area, forecast at 11.0 million acres, is up...


Weekly crop progress report
There were 5.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending October 8, according to the weekly crop progress report issued this...


AITC Teacher of the Year named
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program is pleased to announce the 2024 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher...


View from the Cab: Survey time coming
By: Kent Casson More than 5,000 producers from across Illinois will be contacted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National...































