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EFFECTS OF DROUGHT

Everyone has heard about the drought this year and how it is the widest spread since 1956.  For those people not living on a farm, it’s hard to comprehend what the lack of rainfall and high heat means beyond the brown … Continue reading

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THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: 2012 CORN EDITION

The good: Most of Illinois got some rain this weekend! Nearly 2 inches reported in some parts of the state. The bad: That storm also produced some brutal 50mph winds, knocking down many acres of corn in the southern part … Continue reading

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