Several facility improvements will greet visitors to the 2025 Illinois State Fair. Kristi Jones, deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says millions of dollars have been invested in recent years updating the state’s 336-acre fairgrounds. “$85.5 million has been invested into the fairgrounds for improvements,” she says. She says the projects have ranged…… Continue Reading
Kid Rock Deserves a Moment for How He Treated Colt Ford
The “All Summer Long” hitmaker made sure Ford’s fans were served, and then he did something unthinkable. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The Mavericks Pause Tour Dates Amid Raul Malo’s Cancer Fight
The band hopes this round of treatment will be “the final hurdle” in Malo’s fight with cancer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
USGC remains focused on market expansion
The past chairman of the U.S. Grains Council says new demand is necessary to lift the current price environment for farmers. Kansas farmer Brent Boydston tells Brownfield he’s excited about growing demand in Africa, parts of Asia, and India. “When you look at the feed grain market in India and how critically underserved it is…… Continue Reading
Preparing to seed a fall cover crop
Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover for forage will probably want to air seed it or apply with a drill. “So that we know our investment is getting put towards a viable, large crop seeded well to come up in…… Continue Reading
Soybean gall midge a difficult pest to manage
An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota says the insect is still new so threshold levels for treatment have not been established. “It seems like the seed-applied insecticides aren’t providing much control, based on research from my colleagues in Iowa (and)…… Continue Reading
Hulk Hogan’s Cause of Death Revealed
One week after Hogan’s death on July 24, more details — and a shocking cancer revelation — are emerging about the wrestling legend’s cause of death. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Conner Smith Was Isolated After Tragedy Before Opry Performance
“The moment tragedy came, I knew that my heart had no way to process it,” Smith says in his most expressive comments to date. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Weather patterns across Corn Belt, Delta improve growing conditions
A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there’s been significant relief in the Western Corn Belt from ongoing drought. “We’ve had more of these systems come through and you’d be hard pressed…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Books 3-Night Headlining Gig in Australia
For years, Jelly Roll’s felony past made it impossible for him to tour outside the U.S. Now, he’s making up for lost time. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
