

Midwest Ag Expo returns this week
GIFFORD – The 2022 Midwest Ag Expo returns Wednesday and Thursday (Jan. 26 and 27) at the Gordyville, USA facility along Route 136 near...


View from the Cab: Impressive as always
By: Kent Casson I am always impressed with the Precision Planting Winter Conference and this year was no exception. Last week’s annual...


Soil & Water annual meeting held
Those attending the 77th annual meeting of the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District Thursday morning enjoyed new...


Agronomy Day returns Jan. 31
PONTIAC – Agronomy Day returns to Livingston County Jan. 31 at a new venue. The Eagle Performing Arts Center in downtown Pontiac will be...


Sprayer technology revealed at conference
TREMONT – Precision Planting’s entrance into the sprayer market was announced during the company winter conference this week in Tremont....


Halpin looks forward to FSA role
GARDNER – The newly-named state executive director of the Farm Service Agency is excited about his role. Scott Halpin from the Gardner...


Plan ahead for equipment needs
CHATSWORTH – Not only do farmers have to think ahead for parts needs but dealers must as well. Parts availability is an issue most have...


Miss Illinois County Fair Queen named
The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs held its 111th annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield over the...


View from the Cab: What to expect
By: Kent Casson As I stare across the frozen farm fields of Central Illinois, I can’t help but wonder what the coming season will bring....


Illinois production, stocks announced
USDA-NASS released information on crop, production and grain stocks for Illinois this week in conjunction with the national numbers the...


































