Kevin Daugherty, Illinois Farm Bureau’s education director, takes you on a tour of the Mannie L. Jackson Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame. Enjoy learning the history of the sport, standout … Read More
Unincorporated Wichert in Kankakee County is where Jack Sikma first fell in love with the game of basketball. Shooting hoops in the barn and a growth spurt elevating him to … Read More
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
