As local basketball teams try to make it to state, this time of year brings back fond memories for COUNTRY Financial CEO Jim Jacobs. He scored 2,069 points and grabbed … Read More

With March Madness tipping off, it’s time to bring a little agriculture history to the court. Read about a farmer’s invention that changed the game, an NBA champion’s rural roots, … Read More

Life gets busy, and spring is an especially busy time for farmers. Reflecting on her farm upbringing, Katlyn Post, ag teacher at Herscher High School, shares an important reminder to … Read More

Megan Waeltz of Marissa won the national 2023 GROWMARK essay contest for FFA members. The theme of this year’s contest was “How can agricultural cooperatives stay relevant to future generations?” … Read More

 But the causes are much different depending on the location. Duane Friend, University of Illinois Extension educator, shares the various causes of fog you might encounter.     Read more

Farmers are some of the most innovative people on the planet, and technology has dominated the conversation in recent years. Recognizing the rapid growth of technological advancements in agriculture, Heather … Read More

While on Capitol Hill, nine Illinois Farm Bureau members outlined their top priorities for the 2023 farm bill: Do no harm to federal crop insurance, maintain the link between the … Read More

While on Capitol Hill, nine Illinois Farm Bureau members outlined their top priorities for the 2023 farm bill: Do no harm to federal crop insurance, maintain the link between the … Read More

Advancements in ag technology are helping farmers be more efficient with their time and resources. John Deere released its first autonomous tractor for tillage operations last year, and it’s new … Read More

With a focus on the farm bill, a panel of farm leaders said risk management and crop insurance are their top two priorities for farmers. “We all really need the … Read More