Farmers make plans, welcome moisture

Some significant rain had area farmers smiling before temperatures dropped again as they hope it will help to recharge the soil before the 2013 growing season begins. Read More

Peoria will again host Illinois Pork Expo

The Peoria Civic Center will be all things pork Feb. 5-6 as the Illinois Pork Expo returns to the venue. Read More

Farm safety breakfast looks at grain handling, anhydrous application

Farmers attending a farm safety breakfast Wednesday at the Asmark AgriCenter in Bloomington got some important reminders about dangerous situations on the farm. Read More

4-H House opens doors to more potential members

A cooperative sorority on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is opening its doors to more potential members. Read More

Grain markets begin week strong on export shipments, weather

Monday was a strong day for corn, soybean and wheat markets with export shipments and South American weather supporting the trade. Read More

Atrazine up for re-registration in 2013

Atrazine has been available to farmers for more than 50 years and is scheduled for re-registration by the Environmental Protection Agency again in 2013. Read More

Farm safety training offered

The McLean and Livingston County Farm Bureaus are bringing some farm safety training to the area. Read More

Lots of preparation necessary before growing season begins

Spring planting is still months away, but farmers are already preparing for the upcoming growing season. Read More

New soybean varieties available

DuPont Pioneer has launched 39 new soybean products for North American growers. Read More

Illinois farmer chosen as national spokesperson

The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) on Tuesday named Katie Pratt of Dixon, Ill., one its four "Faces of Farming and Ranching." Read More