








The National Pork Producers Council is pleased to see movement of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s farm bill and Congress one step closer to the clarity

As fall approaches, you’ll notice the crops are in their final stages as local Farmers prepare for the upcoming harvest. September is also national farm health and safety month and


The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept sealed bids this fall for about 40 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2027-2031. IDNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool

Pamela Riney-Kehrberg to deliver annual Wiswell-Robeson Lecture on Sept. 14 by Barry McNamara Although her research interests date back roughly 150 years, this year’s presenter of Monmouth College’s Wiswell-Robeson Lecture

For many area showmen, like Blake Ricketts, the Prime Beef Festival marks the end of their show season. Behind the ribbons and competition is the time spent building trust and