Renewed focus on safety after accident
DOWNS – A local farmer wants everyone to stay safe out in farm country after a tragic farm accident occurred last week around Heyworth....
View from the Cab: New growth at ISA
By: Kent Casson Growth at the Illinois Soybean Association is leading to the need for additional space. The ISA office will relocate to a...
Four vying for Ford Co. Fair queen
The 2022 Miss Ford County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Monday, June 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the dance building on the...
Focus turns to crop scouting
SAUNEMIN – Chuck Hanley, who farms near Saunemin in Livingston County, was lucky enough to get everything planted and his crops look...
Planting nears finish line
SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.9 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 29, according to this week’s crop progress and...
Forum gives candidates a voice
PONTIAC – Mike Kirkton of Gridley, running in the Illinois House 105th District and endorsed by the political arm of the Illinois Farm...
Tractor driver dead after collision
HEYWORTH – A 44-year-old man from Heyworth has died after the tractor he was driving collided with a semi-truck north of Heyworth in...
Officers elected for Cullom fair
Among the changes made by the Cullom Junior Fair board at a recent meeting was the election of new officers. George Halpin was elected...
4-H achievements honored
The career achievements of Illinois 4-H members were lauded during the Illinois 4-H Celebration of Excellence held this spring at the...
View from the Cab: Expo time
By: Kent Casson Summer expo and fair season is just around the corner and a big one is coming to Iowa in June. World Pork Expo is set for...
