Partnership gives UnCommon Farms members preferred access to First Financial Bank’s Farm & Ranch lending expertise, financial advisory resources, and specialized agricultural financing solutions. UnCommon Farms, a nationwide network of progressive farm businesses and agricultural business experts, announced a strategic partnership with First Financial Bank, a nationally recognized agricultural lender and FSA Preferred Lender in…

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is inviting aspiring photographers in the 100th District to participate in his “America 250” Photo Contest to update the decor in his Capitol office in Springfield. “On July 4, 2026, our nation will mark an extraordinary milestone: 250 years since the founding of the United States of America,” Rep. Davidsmeyer…

Three young farmers from central and southern Illinois were named FreshRoots Directors Cup honorees by Farm Credit Illinois: Brandon Cummins of Brookport, Bryce Brockelsby of Edinburg, and Thomas Perkins of Effingham. The Directors Cup presented by the cooperative’s board of directors celebrates young and beginning farmers committed to continuous learning and intentional living for a…