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Thursday, May 30, 2013  A new livestock operation was approved in Lima, Ill., but not all the locals are in hog heaven about the development.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  National corn planting numbers higher than percentage in Iowa.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  A proposed hog confinement is back in the hands of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Some area residents say a plan to build a large-scale hog confinement near Lima stinks. The Adams County Board meeting room turned out to be standing room only Monday night.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  Hy-Vee says it's recalling some bags of Hy-Vee dog food that might contain a toxin commonly found in corn.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Farmers across most of Missouri now are eligible for federal aid as a result of a natural disaster declaration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  To deal with the birds the Council chose the faster and less expensive option according to The Hannibal Courier-Post.

Monday, September 24, 2012  The city of Colchester has a history of water woes, but things are looking up in the form of a loan and grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Illinois loan programs offer more flexibility for concerned farmers.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  As one the most intense droughts in the Midwest drags on, plenty of Missourians are now looking into wells.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The Illinois Department of Agriculture is challenging you. Are you up for it?

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Official disaster declaration for Pike County, Illinois from the USDA.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  New program hopes to give drought relief to Missouri farmers.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  South Morgan Acres' new hog confinement is causing controversy among community members.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Meeting to be in Mount Pleasant