View from the Cab: A look at wetlands
By: Kent Casson Visitors to a farm in Marshall County last week had the chance to see a wetland that is smart, hard working and good...
Report a shocker for soybeans
Friday’s June 30 USDA report was a shocker for soybeans. There were 83.5 million soybean acres, which was about four million less than...
Heavy rain, storm damage reported
Several areas in the state reported heavy rainfall and damage from severe storms which rolled through Illinois Thursday. Could this be...
Cookout cost down slightly
The cost of a summer cookout this year is down slightly from the record high in 2022, according to the annual survey from the American...
Illinois Ag Leadership Class chosen
Twenty-Six individuals have been selected to be fellows in the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF) Class of 2025. This...
Fair hopes for large turnout this week
MELVIN – After a successful 2022 fair, organizers of this week’s Ford County Fair in Melvin are hoping for an even better turnout this...
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...
