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Three Macon Residents Indicted for Bank Robbery
JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that three Macon, Mo., residents were indicted by a federal grand jury today for robbing Merchants and Farmers Bank in Columbia, Mo. Jeffrey Brent Heckman, 25, Jacob Thomas Norris, 24, and Alexia Quentasha Baker, 23, all of Macon, were charged in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Jefferson City.
Hull-House Museum Opens Seed Library with Federal Grant
The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Jane Addams Hull-House Museum will open a public heirloom seed library with a federal grant of more than $15,000. The library will provide free, regionally adapted seeds to urban farmers and gardeners.
Obama says SKorean trade deal will help US economy (AP)
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says the newly sealed free trade deal with South Korea is a big victory for American farmers and ranchers, the aerospace and electronics industries, and U.S. automakers.
Farmers Insurance Says Hurricane Season is Here, Are Homeowners in Texas Prepared?
Here are tips from Farmers Insurance on what to do before, during and after a hurricane. AUSTIN, Texas, June 17 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Hurricane season is underway and according to forecasters, this will be a very active year for storms that threaten our shores with torrential rain and winds over 100 miles per hour.
General Assembly begins work to fix flawed ATV law
SPRINGFIELD — A new state law that attempted to clear up some of the confusion concerning low-speed, non-highway vehicles has unintentionally barred farmers from using all-terrain vehicles on local roads….
Illinois Farmers Advised To Use Proper Grain Storage Practices; Weather Has Increased Risk of Mold Development
The Illinois Department of Agriculture reminds farmers the proper handling and storage of grain is good insurance against losses, especially in a year when the risk of mold development is elevated.
Illinois Farmers Advised to Use Proper Grain Storage Practices; Wet Weather Increases Risk of Mold Development
The Illinois Department of Agriculture reminds farmers the proper handling and storage of grain is good insurance against losses, especially in a year when the risk of mold development is…
Illinois Department of Agriculture Study Finds Illinois Farmers are Switching from Conventional Tillage Methods to Soil Preservation
A new study from the Illinois Department of Agriculture indicates the state’s farmers increasingly are using tillage practices that protect the environment. According to the 2009 Illinois Soil Erosion and…
Gov. Quinn’s Request for Agricultural Disaster Declaration Approved, Declaration Will Assist Farmers in 88 Illinois Counties
Governor Pat Quinn today announced federal disaster assistance is available to help Illinois farmers who suffered crop losses because of excessive rain and flooding this year. The United States Department…
Federal Economic Stimulus Money Available for Illinois Fish Farmers
Federal economic stimulus money soon will be available for Illinois fish farmers, the Illinois Department of Agriculture announced today. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 set aside $50…
