Industry leaders gather in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN – Farmers and those involved in the Illinois soybean industry had the chance to network during last week’s Soybean Summit held...
View from the Cab: A day about ag
By: Kent Casson While Ag Day doesn’t technically come until March 21, it is never too early to celebrate an industry which is important...
LCFB Agronomy Day is Feb. 10
PONTIAC – A full day of valuable information is planned for local growers during the upcoming Livingston County Farm Bureau Agronomy Day....
Reports released on sheep, cattle
USDA has released information on sheep and cattle in Illinois. All sheep and lamb inventory on January 1, 2023, at 53,000 head, is...
Conservation honors presented in Pontiac
PONTIAC – Several conservation awards were presented during the annual meeting of the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation...
Monitoring more than just nitrogen
GIFFORD – While weather is a universal topic that can start a conversation almost anywhere, it drives production too. Scot Benson of...
Nelson speaks of ag's challenges
SPRINGFIELD – The former president of the Illinois Farm Bureau and past director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture addressed the...
View from the Cab: Winter fair fun
By: Kent Casson Our family’s annual trip to the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Convention in Springfield may have come and...
Pork scholarships are open
The Illinois Pork Producers Association proudly awards nine students with a scholarship each school year. Three Levels are awarded: (3)...
Bennett settles into Senate role
SPRINGFIELD – The newly-named State Senator in the 53rd District, Tom Bennett of Gibson City, is settling into his new role as Senator....
