U.S. senators from three states are joining forces to help the navigation system on the Mississippi River. They want federal funding to fix the aging, outdated lock and dam set-up. During a…
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Agriculture
Ag in the AM: Corn Yields Vary Widely
Farmers reporting wildly different corn yields in their fields, USDA to allow aflatoxin in Illinois corn feed
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Agriculture
Ag in the AM: Boehner Says No Farm Bill Before Elections
House Speaker says there will be no Farm Bill vote before the November elections
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Agriculture
Ag in the AM: Aflatoxin Restrictions Eased for Iowa Farmers
Iowa farmers get FDA approval to mix aflatoxin-postivite corn with livestock feed
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Agriculture / News
Pumpkin crop is scarce, more costly this season
Pumpkins are expected to be more expensive and harder to find this Halloween season. That’s the case at the Corn…
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Agriculture / News
Clinton County harvest reflects 2012 drought
Clinton County farmers are expected to harvest just a fraction of a typical corn crop in coming days. Early results…
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Agriculture / News / Politics
Galesburg Residents Say “Not In My Backyard” to Proposed Motel Development
The signs are loud and clear in Northern Galesburg. City leaders want to rezone and develop 27 acres of…
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Agriculture / Health / News / Weather
Toxic Mold Threatens Corn Crop
It’s been a rough year for area farmers, but now many are wondering if their corn crops that have…
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Agriculture / News
Lee County has same Orascom concerns
LEE COUNTY, IOWA – The Lee County Board of Supervisors confirmed Wednesday morning it had reached a deal with Orascom…
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Agriculture / News / Politics
Fertilizer Plant Chooses Lee County; Some Wonder If ‘NIMBY’ Is To Blame
After months of debating zoning issues, the biggest single capital investment in state history, plans for a massive 1.3 billion…
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Agriculture / News
Congressman Braley makes bid for Farm Bill
The tough growing season could be getting rougher soon. That’s as time starts to run out on the current Farm…
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Agriculture
Brazilian farmers study 2012 drought in Clinton County
A Clinton County farmer turned his drought-damaged fields into an international learning lab on Tuesday. That’s as three bus loads…
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Agriculture / News
Munson Hybrids jump start drought-damaged Galesburg harvest
John Hennenfent is starting another harvest season at Munson Hybrids in Galesburg on Monday. The longtime seed corn grower is…
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