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Parts of state facing increased risk of drought conditions

Parts of state facing increased risk of drought conditions

— May 26, 2023

Parts of northeast, western, and central Illinois have been much drier than normal in the past four to six weeks, causing dry soils and lower streamflow. Perennials, gardens, and young…

Efforts intensify to keep barges rolling on Mississippi River
— November 11, 2022

The traffic jam on the Mississippi River caused by some of the lowest water levels in a decade will likely continue near term. About 200 boats and 3,000 barges on the lower Mississippi…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Bureau take on CO2 pipeline: Let’s look closer
— October 11, 2022

In this week’s farm and rural news report, we have information about projected 2023 commodity prices, a proposed CO2 pipeline that would bisect Illinois and low water levels affecting…