Worldwide Protein Shortage Drives Demand for U.S. Pork Exports
As the pork industry navigates low-profit margins, Mike Borgic with the Illinois Pork Producers says that global exports are helping keep the market afloat. “Whether it’s the beef side, poultry, […]
Harvest Highlights: Solar Flares Cause Chaos for Farmers
It wouldn’t be harvest without some excitement. In October, people across the country flooded social media with photos of the northern lights, a rare sight for this far south. While […]
West Central Heat Football One Win from Securing Playoff Berth at (4-0)
Crop Disease Pressure Low Despite Favorable Conditions
With many foggy and cold mornings during the 2024 growing season, Brandan Marshall with West Central FS says it was the perfect environment for diseases to pop up in corn […]
Monmouth-Roseville Sports Update from AD Jeremy Adolphson on 9-23-24
Monmouth-Roseville Athletic Director Jeremy Adolphson gives a recap of the past week in Titan Sports and previews the upcoming schedule.
Western Illinois Farmers Expecting “Monster” Crop in 2024
The combines are starting to hit the fields as harvest 2024 begins in western Illinois. Going into harvest, local farmer Ron Moore says he is expecting the area to have […]
Lynn Shimmin on the Prime Beef Festival Livestock Shows and Auction
Lynn Shimmin shares the results of the Prime Beef Festival livestock shows and livestock auction.
Prime Beef Festival Cattle Show Winners and Highlights
For many showmen in western Illinois, the Prime Beef Festival not only marks the end of the summer but also the end of the showing season. Lynn Shimmin with the […]
Ada and Jaden Kunkle Recall Showing at the Illinois State Fair
**Photo courtesy of Rachel Kunkle** All summer long, showmen across the state work hard at home and the county fairs as they prepare for the State Fair. This year, Ada and […]
Flat Input Cost Unfavorable in a Dropping Marketplace
Even with commodity prices down, farmers continue to be frustrated with input costs. Lance Tarchionne, a Bayer Crop Science Technical Agronomist, says right now farmers are faced with flat/ up […]