IFES meetings are this week
Illinois Farm Economics Summit meetings are being held throughout the state this week. Monday, Dec. 16, the meeting will be in Mt....
View from the Cab: Snow many memories
(The Casson kids, Kasen and Kenadee, play in the snow when they were younger) By Kent Casson I couldn’t help but look out my office...
GMS to close after 40 years
A staple in the local farming community will no longer be in operation as of December 20. “We are ready to move on to the next phase of...
Report provides some market excitement
Tuesday’s USDA report provided some market excitement for corn. The government raised demand more than anticipated as exports increased...
Groups donate to foodbank
As part of Pork Power:Â Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA)Â has donated over 1...
View from the Cab: Hopeful for corn
By Kent Casson There are hopeful signs for corn prices but it is difficult to say the same for soybeans. Following a selloff during...
River bridge work at halfway point
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that work to replace two Interstate 270 bridges over the Mississippi River in Madison...
ISA names Achievement winners
Illinois agriculture thrives thanks to passionate leaders. To honor their contributions, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA)...
Soybean Summit is Feb. 10-11
The 2025 Illinois Soybean Summit is set for Feb. 10-11 at the I-Hotel in Champaign. Those attending will learn about the latest in...
View from the Cab: New ICGA leadership
By Kent Casson A farmer from Waterloo, Illinois is the new president for the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Garrett Hawkins was...
