A west-central Minnesota farmer says excessive moisture early in the growing season has taken a toll on his crops. Joe Serbus farms in Renville County and tells Brownfield frequent spring rains slowed planting and hindered emergence. “First stumbling stone was getting the corn out of the ground, but later as we got into June it…… Continue Reading
The 2024 Illinois State Fair was a record setter. Governor JB Pritzker says more than 773,000 people attended the 11-day event, the highest number on record, and 66,000 more than 2023. Officials tout excellent weather and a diverse grandstand lineup for the surge. Carnival revenue was also up over last year. As previously reported, the…… Continue Reading