Farmers poised to take advantage of weather
GIBSON CITY – Greg Kerber has been waiting for sunny and drier weather and he has gotten his wish this week. “At least warm and wet would...
Over $16,000 raised for GCMS FFA
GIBSON CITY - Thanks to community generosity, the Gibson City Melvin Sibley FFA Chapter raised over $16,000 for senior scholarships and...
View from the Cab: Radio reflections
By: Kent Casson Farming and radio have always been very important parts of my life. They seem to go together well. In fact, I made a...
2 million acres accepted for CRP
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers...
Planting progress creeps ahead
SPRINGFIELD – There were 3.0 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 1, according to the weekly crop progress and weather...
Bose rolls along with corn planting
ANCHOR – If Mother Nature cooperates, Terry Bose needs a few days to get his corn in the ground then it’s on to the soybeans. As of this...
Prairie State announces tech student
FARMER CITY – A senior from Blue Ridge High School in Farmer City has signed on with local John Deere dealership Prairie State Tractor to...
View from the Cab: Ag Institute coming
By: Kent Casson We are always learning. This goes for teachers, too. Local teachers have the chance to learn all about local agriculture...
Cost share program available
The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is now accepting applications for the Partners for Conservation...
Planting slowly begins in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – There were 1.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 24, according to the weekly crop progress and...
