The Mississippi River is rising. The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities says the river in Rock Island will likely surpass flood stage of 15 feet before the end of this month. The river level is going up as snowfall to the north begins to melt. Rainfall over the next several weeks will determine just how far above flood stage the Mississippi River actually reaches.
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National Farm Health and Safety Week 2025 begins September 21. It’s a good time to review the basics of farm safety. Growing up on a farm a couple miles from
Some moments of legacy are written down, others branch off the page beneath the canopy of a shady tree, in the scent of fresh herbs rubbed between fingertips, through butterfly-sculpted
Over the last six months, Alyssa Stewart, Estate Planning Attorney with ARP Law, has seen an uptick in farmers discussing succession planning. “Whether it’s the economy, whether it’s the education
In 2025, the economy has been a rollercoaster. The United States economy shrank early in the year, bounced back in the spring, before slowing again. Ken McMillan, Retired Monmouth College
Harvest season in Illinois is associated with accidents due to heavy farm equipment on rural roads, which causes collisions with motor vehicles, and grain-related incidents like bin entrapments and fires.
The Warren County Board is seeking bids for the Warren County farm located in Section 30 of Lenox Township, consisting of a little more than 177 tillable acres. All bids
