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The Illinois Soybean Association announced the selection of six respected crop advisers and agronomists to serve as ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoys for the 2024 growing season.
An organization comprised of classic John Deere tractor enthusiasts is raising funds for Lake Land College scholarships.
The locomotive of a cargo train derailed in northern Colorado, spilling hundreds of gallons of diesel, authorities said.
More than 800 exhibitors will be featured at this year’s National Farm Machinery Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville Feb. 14-17.
One of my annual routines to kick off a new year is to replace our big family calendar that is posted in our mudroom and begin filling it out.
From farm to freezer, the beef from M5 Family Farms is known for being high quality.
Illinois Farm Families’ “We Are the 96%” campaign will resume paid advertising opportunities in January and February, concluding with a Super Bowl commercial for Illinois audiences on Feb. 11.
The Illinois agriculture industry would not be where it is today without the hard work, time and efforts put forth by passionate leaders. In appreciation of these leaders’ efforts, the Illinois Soybean Association created its annual Achievement Awards.
The months seem to pass so quickly, especially when I realize that it’s the first Friday and this writing is due again. I sure hope that what I write is worthwhile to you, the reader. In today’s information overload, everything is deemed to be “content.”
Stopping by Clavin Dairy Farm, chances are you’ll see three generations of the family milking cows. “I started milking when I was 7 years old and my girls probably started a little bit earlier,” said Leanne Casner.
For the farmers of Will and Kankakee counties who volunteer with Wreaths Across America, the time and labor to receive, unload and transport over 10,000 Christmas wreaths to a national cemetery goes beyond a good deed.
The United Auto Workers union expanded strikes against Detroit automakers, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan to put more pressure on the companies to improve their offers.
August is the month for maintenance jobs and preparing for harvest on Chris Gould’s farm. “We finished sweeping out the bins so the wheat and corn are all gone,” he said.
World Dairy Expo announced it will remain in Madison hosting the global dairy industry at the Alliant Energy Center the first week of October through 2028.
Summertime on the farm is in full effect. We seem to awaken a bit earlier with the sun to accomplish tasks before the heat of the day sets in. We also seem to go to bed much later to take advantage of the extra daylight.