

View from the Cab: Plenty of uncertainty
By: Kent Casson I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it will cost you quite a bit to grow your crops this year. It may be hard to...


Jenner offers ag scholarships
Jenner Ag is offering Illinois and Indiana high school and college students with a passion for agriculture the opportunity to be one of...


Duck Dynasty star visits area, talks ag
FORREST – A star from the A&E original series Duck Dynasty is in the area this weekend to participate in a family hunting event near...


Research focuses on banding, strip till
PONTIAC – More than 100 research trials at the Precision Planting PTI Farm at Pontiac from 2022 have been put together in book form that...


March WASDE report released
USDA on Wednesday released the March World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. The 2022/23 U.S. wheat supply and demand...


Ag Awareness breakfast is Tues.
BLOOMINGTON – Agriculture education and the advancement of ag in the community will be celebrated during the upcoming 2023 McLean County...


Grain marketing seminars offered
A new marketing solution for farmers is being offered by Crop Side Marketing. The business is providing a number of grain marketing...


An ASA update with Rob Shaffer
EL PASO – Soybean industry leaders have been busy discussing renewable fuel volumes for the Renewable Fuel Standard on biodiesel and...


World factors continue to sway markets
FAIRBURY – As our own fields are still waiting to be planted here, farmers are closely monitoring the weather and other factors across...


View from the Cab: More production success
By: Kent Casson What is that big bright thing up in the blue sky shining down on the farm on this fine early March day? It’s our old...































