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White County Crop Tour Announces Excellent Yield

September 1, 2021 by Villagers Voice

FFA students from Carmi-White County High School assisted with the White County Crop Tour on August 31. The students, along with FFA Advisor Bob Lamp and Farm Bureau Manager Doug Anderson (not pictured), toured Carmi Township. Pictured left to right are: Landon Niehaus, Jason Lamp, Mr. Lamp, Samm Stallings, Brody Atteberry, Calvin York, and Nate Garner. Photos provided.

Consistent rains throughout the growing season have pushed the potential yield for the White County corn crop to a record level, according to Bryce Williams, President of the White County Farm Bureau. The organization held it’s 24th annual White County Crop Tour on August 31. The event was co-sponsored by the White County Farm Bureau, Consolidated Grain & Barge, Wabash Valley Service Company, and Peoples National Bank. [Read more...]

SWCD Fish Sale and Quilt Raffle Announced

August 19, 2021 by Villagers Voice

WHITE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1105 West Main Street Carmi, Illinois 62821 Contact: Jewel Brooks or Debbie Gray 618-382-2213, Ext. 3 SWCD Fish Sale and Quilt Raffle White County SWCD will hold a Fall fish sale for pond stocking. Orders will be taken until Friday, October 1 for grass carp; all other fish orders are due by October 8. [Read more...]

Farmers Invited to NLID Field Day on August 16

August 6, 2021 by Villagers Voice

The Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wabash Valley Service Company are excited to continue the opportunity for farmers to learn about nutrient loss inhibitors and nutrient use efficiency through our Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration Plot (NLID Plot). The NLID plot is a project that will demonstrate the use of various nutrient management practices; focusing this year on the use of nitrogen inhibitors and enhancers, with multiple rate and application comparisons. [Read more...]

Hunters Can Improve Shotgun Shooting Skills at Wingshooting Clinic at Decatur Gun Club

August 5, 2021 by Kathy Sands

Clinic sessions planned for Aug. 28 and 29

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) and the Decatur Gun Club are sponsoring a wingshooting clinic for hunters at the Decatur Gun Club with sessions on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Two 4-hour sessions (morning or afternoon) are available both days. The clinic sessions will be taught by certified IDNR and/or National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) wingshooting instructors. The cost of the clinic is $35 per person, which covers the cost of clay targets and refreshments. [Read more...]

Change of Dates for Area Hunter’s Safety Certification

July 28, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification. [Read more...]

Dixon Springs Ag Center to Host Beef Field Day

July 23, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Illinois Extension and the Department of Animal Sciences are pleased to announce the upcoming Beef Field Day at the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (DSAC) on Tuesday, August 3. The field day covers current research that impacts cow/calf producers and provides an update on the ongoing research at DSAC. [Read more...]

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification in Three Sessions in August

July 23, 2021 by Villagers Voice

4-H Fair: Livestock Show Results

July 22, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Daisy Roser – Enfield Blue Ribbon

Cody Nausley – Centerville Ripsnorters

The White County 4-H Livestock Show was held Wednesday, July 14 at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. 4-H members exhibited their animals in classes for Beef Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Swine. In the Goat Show, Promiss Roser showed the Grand Champion Dairy Doe with Daisy Roser showing the Reserve Champion Dairy Doe. [Read more...]