View from the Cab: Over just like that
By: Kent Casson Just when you think you’ll never get done, the 2023 planting season is almost complete – at least for the first time. I...
Weekly planting progress climbs
SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 23, according to the weekly crop progress and weather...
Growers face tough cold weather decisions
GRIDLEY – With all of these cold nights, some farmers are playing the waiting game on planting corn. Josh Schick, who farms in...
View from the Cab: Let the mowing begin
By: Kent Casson Where did the time go? Not only is our oldest son months away from being a “terrible teenager” as my great grandmother...
10% of corn, 4% of beans planted
SPRINGFIELD – There were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending April 16, according to the weekly crop progress and weather...
Proposed tax expansion causes concerns
Rural McLean County residents are expressing concerns over a proposed expansion of the taxing authority of Central Illinois Regional...
Logan, Champaign County field updates
Last week’s stretch of nice weather led to plenty of fieldwork and even planting in some parts of Central Illinois. “Here we went from 80...
View from the Cab: Time to think safety
By: Kent Casson As April flies by and spring planting is getting into full swing, we must all remember farm safety moving through the...
Cost-share signup underway
The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is now accepting applications for the Partners for Conservation...
Proper downforce is critical
TREMONT – While many growers feel confident working with the proper seed depth, many are unsure about setting downforce on their planter....
