I’m praying we have everything planted by the end of May, but it sure doesn’t look promising. The cover crops and wheat crop looks fantastic, despite the challenges of the daily freeze and frost watches.

Farming is a gamble every year when challenged by the weather and the cost of crop inputs, so there is no thought of gambling the future of the farm away at the casino.

Illinois Farm Bureau will host 14 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.

A new training course for first-time pesticide applicators is being offered by the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association.

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

Bob Morton is an indispensable part of the Deam Lake State Recreation Area community and family, regularly dedicating over 100 hours a month as a volunteer.

Edmunds’ auto experts have identified the five best off-roading midsize trucks right now.

Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the United States because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control of vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

Watching high school students become successful in their careers has been a highlight for Joe Steffen as the agriculture teacher and FFA adviser at Newark Community High School.