Farmers assess 72 year as droughts floods hit Southern Illinois
The 1972 season left farmers across Southern Illinois with unharvested corn and soybeans due to wet fields and late frosts. H A Cate of Dixon Springs notes widespread crop losses and costly equipment damage from mud, while zero tilling proves beneficial for access and harvest.
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Sign of the times weed control and farm woes in Illinois
Southern Illinois farmers face bankruptcy amid poor harvests and high grain prices driven by drought and trade shifts. Corn hits 1.50 per bushel, soybeans 4.16, with fears of reduced US market share as Brazil and Russia trade evolve. Pasture gains praise but land prices rise as rural lands attract buyers.
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Cate
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Southern Illinois University
Speculation on Walker's Aide Choice Drifts in State News
Governor-elect Daniel Walker faces a staffing puzzle as hopeful names circulate.Robert Williams and Mill Shall are among those mentioned, while Chuck Bloomberg comments that farmers vary widely in mood and outlook amid a tough year.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Daniel Walker
Robert Williams
Mill Shall
Bob Williams
Chuck Bloomberg
Weathered Viewpoint on Crop Conditions and Field Delays
The piece notes a spottiest mood as crop reports show uneven conditions with 30 percent in fields and 70 percent blocked by wet weather or 10 percent damaged. It captures the overall impact on fieldwork and farming plans.
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