Barge traffic back to normal; lock closures loom
— February 3, 2023Barge traffic is getting back to normal on the lower Mississippi River for what’s typically a slower time of the year anyway. “The water levels are back up to normal south of Cairo…
Barge traffic is getting back to normal on the lower Mississippi River for what’s typically a slower time of the year anyway. “The water levels are back up to normal south of Cairo…
The big news in farming last week was the historic agreement reached between John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation allowing farmers the “right to repair” large farm…
This week’s hand-picked harvest of farm and rural news includes information on low river levels again hampering barge movements on the Mississippi River, and speculation on the future…
As the state returns to its pre-pandemic status with venues and businesses all fully reopened, it’s time to make plans for summer vacations. The state’s tourism office is encouraging…
Runoff from fertilizer and manure application in agricultural regions has led to high levels of nitrate in groundwater, rivers, and coastal areas. These high nitrate levels can threaten…
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…
Anyone who has driven America’s Interstate highway system is familiar with those standard blue signs near major exits indicating the services available ahead – fuel, food and lodging….
Illinois Office of Tourism and industry leaders have kicked off “Time for Me to Drive,” a new campaign to promote the return of travel across the state. In its first new campaign…