Corn, soybean harvest continues
Almost two-thirds of the state’s corn crop and just over half of its soybeans have been harvested.Ac...
USDA seeks hemp info
October 19, 2021This week, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service began sending its first Hemp Acreage and ...
Grain Bin Safety highlighted during harvest season
October 17, 2021Harvest is in full swing around Illinois. As the crops come out of the field the grain bins fill up and so too does the risk for grain bin accidents.
September warmer than normal
Crawford County was a hot spot in September.According to the National Weather Service, the average d...
State harvest ahead of schedule
Harvest is progressing faster than average across the state.According to the U.S. Department of Agri...
College ag enrollments holding ground in Illinois
Agriculture study remains fruitful as students return in person to the four state universities with agricultural programs. With COVID mitigation guidelines in place, classroom space is at a premium on a couple of campuses.
Two extinct species lived in state
It’s unlikely anyone living in Crawford County today ever had a chance to see an ivory-billed woodpe...
4-H offers kids place where they can belong, lead, learn
September 28, 20214-H members in Crawford County and Illinois will join the 6 million youth across the country in cele...
State wheat planting underway
With corn and soybean harvest underway, some Illinois farmers have started seeding winter wheat.Acco...
Illinois harvest quickly approaching; motorists advised to slow down
Most drivers know the feeling of running late for an important meeting or event and how tempting it can be to speed up to shave a bit of time off of the commute.
FFA tractor drive to aid OHS grad
September 21, 2021Oblong High School FFA is sponsoring an antique tractor drive to raise money to help a former member...
Corn, bean harvest continues
With both corn and soybean harvest officially underway, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seekin...
Harvest begins in Illinois
Harvest season has arrived.With more than half of Illinois’ corn fully mature, state farmers have st...
Local farmer gains donation for oil museum
The Illinois Oil Field Museum in Oblong will receive a $2,500 donation thanks to the efforts of a lo...
Harvest season almost here
Harvest is approaching as corn and soybeans here and across the state move into the final stages of ...
County 4-H excels at state fair
September 8, 2021Twenty Crawford County 4-H’ers exhibited their livestock and general projects at this year’s Illinoi...
Tractor sales rev up despite supply chain issues
Supply chain issues continue to impact equipment manufacturers, like most other industries.
Harvest season almost here
Harvest is approaching as corn and soybeans here and across the state move into the final stages of maturity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 30 percent of the state’s corn crop has reached full maturity, compared to the five-year average of 23 percent.
County hot and dry in August
Crawford County was hotter and drier in August but still managed to stave off drought.Throughout the...
Miss Rodeo contest returns to Palestine
The Pioneer City Rodeo is back and the Miss Illinois Rodeo competition is back as well.Contestants C...
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CMH posts strong financials, prepares for clinic renovation
Crawford Memorial Hospital continues to post strong financial results as it prepares for its next ma...
Eight new cases here
Eight new coronavirus cases were reported by the Crawford County Health Department Wednesday. The la...