

Corn silking even with 5-year average
SPRINGFIELD – There were 4.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending August 7, according to the weekly crop progress and...


Mau provides update from the pastures
ARROWSMITH – Corn and soybean farmers aren’t the only ones wishing for beneficial rains this summer. Elton Mau, who grazes sheep on his...


View from the Cab: A 'radicle' invention
By: Kent Casson It’s always fun to stop out to the Precision Planting PTI research farm near Pontiac as I seem to learn something new...


McLean Co. Fair moving up in '23
BLOOMINGTON – If you are planning to attend next year’s McLean County Fair, keep in mind it will be a bit sooner than in years past....


Fair experience is priceless
BLOOMINGTON – Dale and Molly are having a successful time at the McLean County Fairgrounds this week. The sheep, shown by Kyle Murphy of...


Crop progress report for Illinois
There were 5.4 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 31, according to the weekly crop progress and weather report...


Fair time for McLean County
BLOOMINGTON – Families in the area will have the chance to enjoy some family-friendly activities this week during the McLean County Fair...


'Terrific' crops in NE Livingston Co.
SAUNEMIN – Crops near Craig Swartz in northeastern Livingston County look impressive. “We’ve had timely rains,” Swartz told The Central...


View from the Cab: Back to Cassonville
By: Kent Casson As my kids set up fences in the yard and constantly build things with old pallets and posts, I am reminded of my own...


JSA acquires Bates Commodities
John Stewart and Associates is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bates Commodities. The established, highly regarded company now...


































