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May 17, 2025
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Northern Illinois Angus operation focuses on developing cattle with longevity, product merit

Northern Illinois Angus operation focuses on developing cattle with longevity, product merit

Last summer, construction started on the sale facility at TWG Ranch; its inaugural bull sale was held on April 12, when 105 bulls were sold.

By Martha Blum●
May 08, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Lee County farmers take advantage of early window to plant corn, soybeans

Lee County farmers take advantage of early window to plant corn, soybeans

Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm.

By Martha Blum●
May 06, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Baker on the upcoming Ag Expo

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Baker on the upcoming Ag Expo

Read the transcript from our Talk-Line podcast featuring Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker.

By John Sahly●
April 22, 2025 at 6:05 pm CDT

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Baker on the upcoming Ag Expo

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Baker on the upcoming Ag Expo

The TALK-LINE interview for April 21 featured Lee County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator Katie Baker discussing the upcoming “Ag Expo” for fifth grade students to attend on Friday, April 25, at the Lee County Fairgrounds.

By John Sahly●
April 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Survey: Americans oppose litigation that could limit farmers’ access to critical crop protection tools

Survey: Americans oppose litigation that could limit farmers’ access to critical crop protection tools

Crop protection tools — including widely popular glyphosate-based herbicides — are critical for weed control and providing an ample and affordable food supply. That is the prevailing sentiment in a survey from the Modern Ag Alliance.

By James Henry●
April 17, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Year of transition: Survey finds farmland values softening

Year of transition: Survey finds farmland values softening

The multiyear streak of farmland value increases ended in 2024, according to a report by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.

By Tom C. Doran●
April 14, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

How farmers can make smart decisions when times are uncertain

How farmers can make smart decisions when times are uncertain

Uncertainty in both commodity prices and input prices is making farmers’ already tough job even more difficult.

By James Henry●
April 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Foreign investors represent 3.5% ownership of U.S. ag land

Foreign investors represent 3.5% ownership of U.S. ag land

Indiana and Iowa saw year-over-year decreases in foreign ownership of agricultural acres while Illinois increased, according to a new report.

By Tom C. Doran●
March 31, 2025 at 5:10 am CDT

Where the wind blows: Northern Illinois windier than southern part of state

Where the wind blows: Northern Illinois windier than southern part of state

The peak wind speed in Illinois happens in March and April and it is the least windy in July and August.

By Martha Blum●
March 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Changes in global trade affecting U.S. farmers’ profits

Changes in global trade affecting U.S. farmers’ profits

What happens globally can impact the profitability of U.S. farmers.

By Martha Blum●
March 29, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Pratt on agriculture in Lee County

Transcript: Talk-Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Pratt on agriculture in Lee County

Read the transcript from our Shaw Local Radio podcast with Lee County “Ag In The Classroom” representative Katie Pratt on the state of agriculture in the county.

By John Sahly●
March 20, 2025 at 6:05 pm CDT
Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Pratt, Lee County “Ag In The Classroom”

Shaw Local Radio Podcast: Talk Line with Steve Marco interviews Katie Pratt, Lee County “Ag In The Classroom”

The TALK-LINE interview for March 20 featured Lee County Farm Bureau and Lee County “Ag In The Classroom” representative Katie Pratt.

By John Sahly●
March 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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