March 2026

GROWMARK to commercialize SOYLEIC High-Oleic Soybeans, expanding market opportunities for farmers

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri soybean farmers will soon see expanded market opportunities as GROWMARK announced it will begin commercializing SOYLEIC high-oleic soybeans, strengthening demand for value-added production and reinforcing Missouri’s leadership in agricultural innovation.   SOYLEIC soybeans are a high-oleic, low-linolenic soybean developed through decades of research at the University of Missouri to deliver improved oil […]

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Illinois Stewardship Alliance highlights new LFIG Enrollment Period, calls for continued investment in state budget

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SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Stewardship Alliance is encouraging farmers, food businesses, cooperatives, and community organizations across the state to apply now for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant (LFIG) program, with the enrollment period open through March 27.   Applications opened February 18, marking another important opportunity for Illinois producers and food system

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Route NN in Perry County reduced for roadside work

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SIKESTON― Route NN in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews perform roadside work in preparation for an upcoming bridge replacement.   This section of roadway is located from Peaceful Valley Drive to County Road 840.  Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.   The work zone will be marked with signs.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling

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Sharp Museum at SIU exhibits large murals funded during Great Depression

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CARBONDALE, IL –  In the Sharp Museum at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois,   there is currently an Exhibit of Large Murals funded during the Great Depression by US Government Agencies (FAP and WPA).   The five large murals may be viewed in the Sharp Museum’s Mitchell Gallery, North Hall.   They are:   Lincoln/Douglas

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts leading diplomat to discuss Middle East conflict

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jan Eliasson, a former Swedish and United Nations diplomat, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual discussion about the American and Israeli attack on Iran and the growing conflict in the Middle East on Friday, March 13.     Eliasson will join

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Ste. Genevieve County Lodging Tax on April 7 ballot

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County voters will consider a six percent lodging tax on the April 7 ballot that would apply only to visitors staying in local accommodations.   The tax would be collected on overnight stays at hotels, motels, short-term rentals, and RV parks, ensuring that those who visit and enjoy the area

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