The associate director of transportation and infrastructure with the Illinois Farm Bureau says farmers have the option of training CDL drivers on the farm. Rodney…
Read MoreUniversity of Illinois Extension Announces upcoming winter programs University of Illinois Extension released its upcoming online and in-person agricultural, environmental and horticulture program list for…
Read MoreThe Illinois Department of Agriculture is offering in-person testing for all pesticide exams. To sign up and register for classes go to this site: https://illinoisdepartmentofagriculture.setmore.com/classes…
Read MoreOn January 28, 2025, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), in coordination with local partners including the University of Illinois Extension and Will County Farm Bureau…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final approximately $300 million in assistance to distressed direct and guaranteed farm loan borrowers under Section 22006…
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomes input on the assessment of environmental impacts on two programs – the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) and Farm…
Read MoreBy Joanie Stiers Mom made even the best of days better when she set a pot of homemade beef stew with dumplings in the middle…
Read MoreAnother year has come to an end; do you have any resolutions? I recently learned the term “quitters Friday”, the 2nd Friday of January when…
Read MoreDonald E. Tulley, Age 92 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, five days before his 93rd birthday. Donald was born on…
Read MorePhilip John Moenck “Phil”, age 84 of Kankakee, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Citadel of Kankakee. Phil is survived by his children Steve…
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