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Aging farmers have less incentive to invest in cattle expansion
By TAMMIE SLOUP | FarmWeek The average age of a farmer and the future of the cattle industry go hand-in-hand. As contraction of the U.S. cattle herd continues, farmers nearing retirement age are faced with deciding whether to expand again, invest more into infrastructure and whether someone is in line for succession who is willing…
Read MorePhyllis Billings | 72 | Alton
Phyllis Billings, 72, of Alton, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at Evelyn’s House in Creve Couer, Missouri. Arrangements are pending at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.
Read MoreNGRREC Presents New Documentary about the Bird-voiced Treefrog
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, in collaboration with Route 3 Films, has announced the premiere of their new documentary, “The Call of the Swamp: Investigating the State-Threatened Bird-voiced Treefrog.”
Read MoreGood Growing – November 15, 2023
Preparing trees and shrubs for winter By Ken Johnson The leaves are dropping off trees, and many of us are putting our gardens to bed for winter. While preparing the garden for winter, spend a little time preparing your trees and shrubs. Doing a few things this fall can help protect our trees and shrubs…
Read MoreA parade for patriots on State Street
Calling All Wanna-be Elves
Elf School, a much-loved part of the Downtown Country Christmas Festival, is returning this year. During the hour-long session, kids will craft, sign, dance and learn how to be elves.
Read MoreDAR raises funds for scholarship
Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a DAR Trivia Night, supporting the DAR Scholarship Fund, at the Elsah Township Building in Dow earlier this month. Eight teams competed and Crazy Eights won by a half point over the second place team. Ann Badasch, Chapter Vice-Regent, was the organizer of the event.…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – November 15, 2023
■ Friday, Nov. 17 Salvation Army Tree of Light Campaign starts at 9 a.m.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – November 15, 2023
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability. Thursday,…
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the Feyerabend Building
Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening at the Feyerabend Building, 201 East Spruce Street.
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