Flowers, Fruits, and Frass 2025

When the weather turns cold, windy, and snowy, many of us prefer to stay indoors and keep warm at home. However, for those who venture outside, clear and safe roads are essential for traveling any distance. Using road salt lowers the freezing point of water, which prevents ice from forming. Salting...

“I just heard that Central Illinois Poultry Processing, the only processor in a four-hour radius of us, will no longer be offering ground chicken as a processing option. I’m worried about our ground turkey plans. Possible wrench in the 2025 farm business plan. AHH!”This was the note I received from...

During the holiday season, many hope for a white Christmas, and kids love to make snow angels while they are on school break. In Bloomington, Ill., where I'm located, January typically has the coldest average temperatures, with an average low of 19 degrees Fahrenheit and an average high of 33...