

View from the Cab: It's coming
By: Kent Casson We will soon be planting the seeds to success. While the 2022 spring planting season is knocking on our door, it sure...


Illinois Hogs & Pigs report
Illinois inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2022 was 5.20 million head, down 3 percent from December 1, 2021 but unchanged from...


Farmers may plant fewer corn acres
It appears farmers may hold back on corn planting if the March 31 USDA planting report is any indication. Thursday’s USDA Prospective...


Ag takes spotlight in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON – Agriculture was celebrated during the annual McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ag Awareness Breakfast held earlier this...


Free way to evaluate emergence
TREMONT – Producers have a way to evaluate emergence this spring planting season and it’s free. Precision Planting is offering a free...


View from the Cab: Maximizing yield
By: Kent Casson With planting just around the corner, LG Seeds is offering pre-season tips to maximize yields this season. Agronomist...


Abandoned acres could return
BLOOMINGTON – High insurance guarantees paired with high grain prices could bring some abandoned acres back into production. Dale...


ISA hosts soy latte booth
Members of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) board and staff greeted state legislators recently during the Illinois Agricultural...


Measuring nitrogen, weather like no other
Many farmers struggle with understanding what is going on out in their fields and a company known as Nitrogen Pulse is looking to change...


Auction provides lasting memories
FAIRBURY – Spending time with friends and making memories is something Prairie Central FFA member Grace Lemenager looks forward to each...


































