The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports the national average diesel price dropped 5.2 cents from a week ago to $5.351.



From charter signings to banquets and everything in between, the Illinois FFA major state officers this past month have participated in a wide variety of events across the state, along with extensive convention preparation.


Illinois soybeans planted reached 36% and corn planted reached 29%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.


Indiana soybeans planted reached 35% and corn planted reached 30%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.


The luffa gourd produces mature fruit with an interesting purpose — it’s a bath sponge.


Illinois soybeans planted reached 20% and corn planted reached 13%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.


Indiana soybeans planted reached 19% and corn planted reached 14%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service.


Nearly $2 higher than the same time last year, the national average diesel price dipped 20.5 cents from the previous week to $5.403, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.