Agricultural Conservation Hinges on Changing Human Mindsets and Priorities

Soil Conservation: A Social Imperative Dr. Michael Woods, executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts, penned a thought-provoking letter to the Illinois Times in response to David Blanchette’s recent article on the inaugural Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition conference. Blanchette’s piece, “Grass is good for land, livestock, and livelihoods,” explored the

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Severe Flood Threat Looms Over Lake County Rivers

Residents across Lake County, Illinois are being urged to stay vigilant as an ominous flood warning has been issued for portions of the Fox and Des Plaines Rivers. Recent relentless downpours have saturated the ground, triggering localized flooding in some low-lying areas, and the situation is expected to worsen in the coming days. The Lake

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