View from the Cab: Ready for fair season
Hard to believe summer fair and 4-H show season is upon us. Didn’t we just wrap-up the 2024 fair season yesterday? It sure seems like...
Jenner sets Field Day
Farmers of all sizes will have the opportunity to join Jenner Precision for a precision agriculture technology Field Day demo and open...
IALF announces Class of '27
The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation (IALF) is proud to announce the selection of its Leadership Program Class of 2027. This...
Getting the dust to settle on farms
By University of Illinois Extension As another large dust storm impacted Illinois in May, the conversation and questions continue about...
View from the Cab: Raise that glass
By Kent Casson Raise that glass of milk. Here’s to June Dairy Month! I recently sat down with Monica Nyman of the St. Louis District...
$1 Breakfast on the Farm is Sat.
Kilgus Farmstead near Fairbury is the place to be to celebrate June Dairy Month this Saturday (June 14) during the annual Breakfast on...
Future of conservation uncertain
The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget...
NREC cancels SIU field day
NREC has canceled the SIU Field Day set for Tuesday (June 17). Wet conditions throughout Southern Illinois have significantly delayed...
View from the Cab: Farewell, old friend
By Kent Casson We said farewell to an old friend the other day. This friend has been with us through everything the past 15 years, as we...
Ford Co. Fair contestants announced
Contestants have been announced for the 2025 Miss Ford County Fair Queen Pageant on June 23. They include Natalie Aberle, Charley Ulrich,...
