'Grub 'n Gratitude' set for Tuesday
FAIRBURY – Kilgus Farmstead of Fairbury will host an event known as “Grub ‘n Gratitude” Tuesday evening (May 16) from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m....
More bearishness in report
Friday’s USDA report was more bearish corn than many were looking for. New crop corn carryout numbers came in higher and the trade was...
Wheat yield down; acreage up
In the Illinois Crop Production report issued Friday, winter wheat harvested area in 2023 is forecast at 790,000 acres, up 41 percent...
NPB advocates for pork industry
The National Pork Board has several areas of focus for 2023. They want to make sure they are promoting products but also the pork...
Illinois planting progress climbs
There were 6 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 7, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report issued...
O'Connor happy with early beans
KANKAKEE – All of Jeff O’Connor’s crops are all in the ground and he is playing catch-up for a couple of days before heading back out for...
View from the Cab: Ag habits
By: Kent Casson We all have our own habits – or traditions – in agriculture. Have you ever farmed on Sunday? Grandpa always believed in...
Poultry shows coming back
Poultry shows will return for the 2023 summer fair season in Illinois. In-person junior and open shows at Illinois county fairs and the...
Illinois marks Bacon Day
It all started with a phone conversation between farmer Stan Blunier of Forrest and State Sen. Tom Bennett. Now, Illinois has a “Bacon...
4% of Illinois corn emerges
SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.1 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 30, according to the weekly crop progress and...
