Agribusiness

Serving those who serve us

For members of the Shiloh FFA, giving back to the community’s farmers is more than just a simple tradition. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the chapter spent its morning preparing and delivering lunches to …

PCHS senior advances to District FFA competition

A Paris student is headed to the Future Farmers of America (FFA) district competition after placing second in sectional interviews. Bella Sunkel, a senior at Paris Cooperative High School (PCHS) …

David Regan named one of outstanding master gardeners

At the State Master Gardener Conference held in Rockford, on Sept. 11, David Regan of Paris was awarded as one of the State Outstanding Master Gardeners. This is a prestigious award with …

Students growing a future

The Paris High School FFA chapter will open its annual greenhouse plant sale Saturday, April 25, offering a wide selection of flowers, vegetables and ornamental plants grown by students throughout …

New Illinois laws bring changes for farmers, counties, property owners

During the Edgar County Board’s most recent study session, on Monday, Dec. 22, trustee Lisa Ellis addressed several of the more than 460 new laws created during the 2025 legislative session, many …

IFB director retires

Jeff Kirwan may be soft spoken, but his words often command attention. This is especially true in the Illinois Farm Bureau boardroom. “When he speaks around the board table ... the …

New fair event promises fun for all

Fans of the Barnyard Scramble at the Edgar County Fair will be missing something this year, but will find a lively new event in its place: the Ag Olympics. The Fair Board, having difficulties …

Fosters Farm Stand opens in Borton

What started with one lonely chicken has blossomed into something much bigger for Jeff and Holly Foster just outside of Borton, Ill. In the span of a few short weeks, the couple’s modest …

The DNA of a farmer's daughter

HUME — According to Nashville-based biographer Scot England, Tara Barrett Duzan is one of the “most interesting people.” His fondness for his friend and former co-worker is one of …