

Former ICB, NCGA member a Master Farmer
Former Illinois Corn Board volunteer leader and National Corn Growers Association Board member Martin Barbre has been announced as a...


Schmidgall, Bunting assume new roles
PONTIAC – Changes for the state political landscape have spilled over into the local farm scene. Brad Schmidgall is the new president for...


PTHS senior launches food packing effort
PONTIAC – Libby Larkin knows where her next meal is coming from but realizes not all kids do. This is why the Pontiac Township High...


Company looks to simplify seed process
PONTIAC – One seed company is aiming to simplify the seed sales process while getting the right hybrid on the right acres. Golden Harvest...


View from the Cab: Interaction is important
By: Kent Casson It’s always good when legislators at the state and national levels are exposed to agriculture. Hats off to the Illinois...


Deer totals surpass last year
Preliminary totals have been released for the 2022-2023 Illinois deer hunting seasons. Just over 158,000 deer were harvested by hunters...


Week focuses on grain bin safety
This is Grain Bin Safety Week and the Illinois Department of Agriculture has some reminders for farmers. If you absolutely have to go...


Farm & Home Show returns Saturday
FORREST – An FFA week tradition continues this Saturday (Feb. 25) in Forrest with the annual Prairie Central FFA Farm and Home Show...


Projects big part of Pontiac FFA
PONTIAC – This is an exciting year for the Pontiac FFA chapter as a number of groups have competed in different activities ranging from...


Spring outlook trending wetter
CHAMPAIGN – Don’t get your hopes up if you were planning to put corn or soybeans in the ground early this spring. Weather outlooks for...































