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Friday, September 21, 2012  Everything has been cleared up at the site of the barge accident in Granite City, but the accident stirred up possibilities of trouble for local grain elevators.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Due to a drought that the tristate area is currently in, farmers found some of their lowest corn harvest yields in years.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Local athletes of another kind of "field" took top honors recently.

Saturday, October 08, 2011  Shelby County firefighters spent about two hours putting out a combine fire late this afternoon near Shelbyville, Missouri.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Pike County, Illinois farmer Patrick Webster has never been in the fields August 22.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Iowa corn harvest falls short of projections.

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

Friday, October 05, 2007  Iowa farmers could face hefty fines if they violate weight limits while hauling newly harvested grain.Governor Chet Culver has issued an emergency proclamation that allows for temporary vehicle weight limit exemptions.