U.S. Geological Survey

Many Illinois farmers, including myself, are eagerly waiting to see how this year’s crop turns out. That’s the name of the game when it comes to farming: You make the best management decisions you can, learn from previous harvests and look to improve next year’s results.

State officials have lifted a moratorium on feeding birds in 76 Indiana counties as an investigation continues into how songbirds are dying.

People along rivers in seven states from Missouri to Louisiana may see a low-flying helicopter towing a long cylinder, starting soon and going into July.