On farm CDL training an option

January 16, 2025 / Comments Off on On farm CDL training an option

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…

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University of Illinois extension Announces upcoming winter programs

January 16, 2025 / Comments Off on University of Illinois extension Announces upcoming winter programs

University 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…

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Pesticide Applicator/Operator In-Person Testing Sign Up Set

January 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Pesticide Applicator/Operator In-Person Testing Sign Up Set

The 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…

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Herbicide Strategy Workshop Set for Jan. 28

January 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Herbicide Strategy Workshop Set for Jan. 28

On January 28, 2025, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), in coordination with local partners including the University of Illinois Extension and Will County Farm Bureau…

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USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

The 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…

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Assistance Program, Farm Storage Facility Loan Program 30-Day Public Review

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Assistance Program, Farm Storage Facility Loan Program 30-Day Public Review

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomes input on the assessment of environmental impacts on two programs – the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) and Farm…

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At the Farm Gate: Meals Blanket Us in Comfort

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on At the Farm Gate: Meals Blanket Us in Comfort

By Joanie Stiers Mom made even the best of days better when she set a pot of homemade beef stew with dumplings in the middle…

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Outstanding in Their Field

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Outstanding in Their Field

Another year has come to an end; do you have any resolutions? I recently learned the term “quitters Friday”, the 2nd Friday of January when…

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Donald Edmund Tulley

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Donald Edmund Tulley

Donald E. Tulley, Age 92 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, five days before his 93rd birthday. Donald was born on…

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Philip Moenck Obituary

January 9, 2025 / Comments Off on Philip Moenck Obituary

Philip 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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