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May is usually one of the wettest months of the year for Illinois, but Illinois state climatologist Trent Ford says that's not the case in 2023. He says a dry spell that started in April ran through May, leading to drier soil and a state of moderate drought throughout much of central Illinois.
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While the adoption of cover crops-- defined as an overwintering crop raised for the protection and enrichment of the soil-- and other agricultural conservation practices by farmers will not completely eliminate dust storms, widespread usage of sustainable conservation practices by farmers could reduce the chances of another deadly dust storm occurring.
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The month of December is here, and that means many households are in search of one, prominent item to welcome in the holiday season: the perfect Christmas tree.
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While the nation’s economy was slumping over the last five years, the American farm economy was booming. Companies that make tractors and other farm…