It was a memorable day for a select group of women who attended Girls Who Grill, an exclusive event designed to build confidence around grilling.

Merck Animal Health reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the cattle industry’s response to the growing threat of New World screwworm.

From weaning and transportation to commingling and even changes in weather, cattle move through a series of stressful events that can challenge their immune functions.

Matt Raben, a White county farmer and Illinois Corn Marketing Board director, was elected to serve on the executive committee of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council during the organization’s 37th annual meeting.

Detection and containment methods have improved since New World screwworm was previously in the United States — but eradication could take significant time, cautions Jim Henry.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico, sounding the alarm for producers across the country to be cautious and keep an eye out for the pest.

My oldest granddaughter received her State FFA Degree. Less than 2% of all Illinois FFA members meet the requirements to earn the honor.

I’m getting way behind on cultivating, and the corn — and weeds — aren’t waiting.

June seems to go by so fast every year. I think I am going to slow summer down and accomplish so many things and then it is already July Fourth.