End of an Era for Chicago Union Stock Yards
The Chicago Union Stock Yards, a once bustling industrial hub, closed amid reflections on its impact. At peak the yards supported 40,000 jobs and a vast urban network, but by closing time only about 150 on payroll remained, signaling a shift in Chicago’s meatpacking region and neighboring communities.
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Decline in U S Wool Output Continues Across Year
U S wool production falls to about 1.546 million pounds for the year, down 4 percent from 1970, with Texas leading in wool production and Wyoming second. Lambing rates and lamb crops also show declines, and overall output remains at its lowest since 1873 per Agriculture Department reports.
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Illinois corn blight outlook mixed as weather differs by region
University plant pathologists report southern corn blight danger persists but overall Illinois weather this year favors limited blight progress. Early warm growth produced tall corn, reducing damage as dent stage nears. In south central belts conditions remain riskier, while widespread sun and heat dampen spread.
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Iowa farmlands hit by hail and wind damage
An official from the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation estimated 1.5 to 2 million acres of Iowa farmland insured were damaged by hail and high winds. Corn losses were about 1.5 million dollars, soybeans 272000, oats 11627, with about 42 million in premiums collected.
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FFA Plans Tractor Pull for Saturday
Blairstown Benton Community FFA sponsor a tractor pull north of the Van Horne school building. Weigh in is 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Farm Service. Pull starts 12:40 p.m. Weight classes include 5 000, 9 000 and 12 000 pounds.
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