Illinois leads in pumpkin production
Illinois is still the leader when it comes to pumpkin production. USDA’s annual vegetable report indicated nearly 18,000 acres were...
View from the Cab: Watching the issues
By: Kent Casson WOTUS, a new farm bill and trade are just a few of the topics leaders in the ag industry are keeping a close eye on as we...
Spring tree & fish sale underway
Spring tree and fish sales from the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District are in progress. They are offering American...
DeDecker family receives IL Pork honor
Each year, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honors a pork producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of...
Leman is new IPPA president
During the 2023 Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) annual meeting, Chad Leman from Secor, Illinois was announced as the 2023 IPPA...
Downside risk is there
PONTIAC – Dale Durchholz of Grain Cycles sees some weakness along the way in commodity prices. During Friday’s Agronomy Day from the...
View from the Cab: Early bird gets the...bean?
By: Kent Casson It seems we are hearing more about getting soybeans in the ground sooner each year. Does your operation plant soybeans...
FFA toy show is Feb. 11
PAXTON - The 34th annual PBL FFA Toy Show is planned for this Saturday (Feb. 11) from 9 to 2:30 at the high school in Paxton. All are...
A visit with the ISA chairman
CHAMPAIGN – Steve Pitstick is enjoying his role as chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association. The northern Illinois farmer was at last...
Mixed reaction after quiet report
BLOOMINGTON – The latest USDA crop report issued Wednesday saw a mixed market reaction, although it was fairly quiet. Initially, corn...
