








“Making the most of legumes” is the theme of Western Illinois University’s 2026 Allison Organic Research and Demonstration Farm Field Day, Friday, Aug. 7. The field day will start at

Results from the Heifer Show Angus Summer Yearling Heifer- Jackson Smith (4-H and Jr Champion) Simmental Senior Heifer Calf- Jolie Johnson Summer Yearling Heifer- 1. Michael Gipe; 2. Michael Gipe

Dairy Billie 0-6 months: 1. Addie Haynes 4-H Champion Dairy Billie: Addie Haynes Junior Champion Dairy Billie: Addie Haynes Doe 4-8 months: 1. Addie Haynes 4-H Grand Champion Doe: Addie

Hampshire Ewes Class 1: 1. Graham Kelly 2. Lance Jones 4-H Champion Hamp Ewe: Graham Kelly 4-H Reserve Hamp Ewe: Lance Jones Jr. Champion Hamp Ewe: Graham Kelly Jr. Reserve

Henderson County 4-H and Jr. Breeding Show Class 1: 1. Jolie Johnson Class 2: 1. Cora Livermore Class 3: 1. Wyatt Michael Class 4: 1. Jolie Johnson Class 5: 1.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA