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June 12, 2026
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Columns

Letter to the Editor: Pesticides are vital tool for today’s farms

Letter to the Editor: Pesticides are vital tool for today’s farms

Pesticides are an important tool for farmers, protecting billions of dollars in damages each year from weeds, insects and other pests.

By Elaine Gillis●
June 12, 2026 at 4:10 pm CDT

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Jasper County Fair continues longstanding tradition in Rensselaer

Jasper County Fair continues longstanding tradition in Rensselaer


Newton County fair highlights agriculture and community connections

Newton County fair highlights agriculture and community connections


Minimal changes in IDOA budget

Minimal changes in IDOA budget


SWCD state funding level unchanged

SWCD state funding level unchanged


Sorting that keeps herd management moving

Sorting that keeps herd management moving


Forage Institute covers range of forage, livestock topics

Forage Institute covers range of forage, livestock topics


Get a whiff: There’s nothing like the smell of summer on the farm

Get a whiff: There’s nothing like the smell of summer on the farm


Illinois crop progress for week ending June 7

Illinois crop progress for week ending June 7


Indiana crop progress for week ending June 7

Indiana crop progress for week ending June 7


Fuel gauge for week ending June 8

Fuel gauge for week ending June 8


News

FFA Star finalists develop award-winning projectsScience

FFA Star finalists develop award-winning projects

By Martha Blum●
June 09, 2026 at 2:30 pm CDT

Meet the Finalists: Star in Agriscience

Meet the Finalists: Star in Agriscience

Illinois FFA members develop outstanding projects

Illinois FFA members develop outstanding projects
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