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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.

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

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program enrollment for 2010 crop year losses began November 14, 2011.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Recent cooler, drier weather is helping Iowa farmers get into their fields and harvest early planted corn and soybeans.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Iowa's corn harvest is already under way as corn development continue well ahead of average.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Disaster declaration approved for 92 counties in Illinois because of heavy flooding earlier this year.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  Iowa's corn and soybean crops continue to develop ahead of normal.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Despite last week's heavy rains, Iowa crops are in mostly good condition.

Friday, August 13, 2010  Corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton all expected to produce well this year.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  Sen. Tom Harkin has announced that a loan of $3,871,000 and grant of $100,000 have been awarded to the Van Buren County Hospital.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009  The U.S. Department of Agriculture is conducting a survey of cattle, sheep and goat producers nationwide to get updated data on their conditions and populations.

Saturday, September 12, 2009  According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Iowa corn farmers could see a yield of 187 bushels an acre, up 16 bushels from last season. Last month Iowa yields were expected to be 185 bushels an acre.