Smart WaterAdvancements in irrigation technology aid operations and livelihoods
MANITO – When John Breedlove’s smart phone became the link to his 23 irrigation systems, the daily stress of being a row cropper with sandy soil lessened.
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Living Off the Grid Family powers home with wind and solar power
FARMINGTON -- Having the ultimate property and home for avid outdoorsmen meant Bill and Paula Cirone had to give up one of the most basic modern conveniences.
Namely: power from an electric company.
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From Pizza to PoliticsSchilling completes first nine months in Congress
ROCK ISLAND–Driven by the desire to make a difference and create a better nation, Bobby Schilling successfully ran for Congress.
Kohl's Corner
The convergence of global events and forces is creating economic whitewater that leaves even the most seasoned business owners scratching their heads.
CEO Letter
Farm Credit performs well, despite weak economic climate?
In early August we saw another chapter in our national economic crisis unfold: Congress’ eleventh hour agreement to increase the national debt limit, and the subsequent downgrade of United States Treasuries from AAA to AA+, by the S & P rating agency.
Land Values
Farmland Value Trends in 1st Farm Credit Territory
Demand for farmland is very strong in most areas of 1st Farm Credit Services’ territory.
Interest Rates
Looking to the Details
The first two weeks of August 2011 brought three historic events.
Editor's Note
Powerful Technology
Hello, my name is Karen, and I am addicted to my smart phone.
I know I should be ashamed of this, but I can’t help it. I do not go that far without it. I can do anything and everything with it – listen to music, get directions, check the stock market, play that highly addictive game with the flying birds and pigs.
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