The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 75 percent of the country is facing drought conditions. Central Illinois Farmer Ken Franklin says the situation is dire. “Our subsoil moisture is nonexistent right now and our topsoil moisture is pretty dry. In fact, I top dressed wheat the other day and I didn’t have to wait […]

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