FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS! 🏈✨ From new fan experiences to greener gamedays with the “Be Orange, Go Green” program, check out 7 enhancements to look for at Memorial Stadium here: fightingillini.com/news/2025/8/22… 🧡📣🏟️💙🏈

"Being on time is white supremacy"

We're going on 3-4 weeks without measurable precipitation across portions of Kentucky, Missouri, and Illinois... with little in sight. DWOP Maps ➡️ mrcc.purdue.edu/climate_watch/…

Black layer is something farmers talk about often, but a review of the literature and discussions with agronomists uncover that there are bushels of science in this tiny black spot. Crops Technology Editor Pam Smith reports: dtn.link/8x8p8t #AgNews #Crops #BlackLayer

Drought continues to deepen and expand from the Midwest into the Northeast. New drought monitor (left) with August 1 to September 17 precipitation ranks (right) showing a top 5 driest late-summer on record from Missouri to Maine.

US #drought monitor shows worsening drought conditions in the #Midwest. All levels of drought have ⬆️ since last week. Compared to 2011, you can find 30% more abnormally dry conditions. Crop affected by drought has ⬆️ since Aug 5 — #corn (+46%) and #soybeans (+55%). Farms.com Ontario NOAA

We're the Great Pumpkin State, Charlie Brown chicagomag.com/city-life/were…

We’re proud to back farmers with performance fertilizers, biostimulants and Bio Crop Nutrition products to grow strong, healthy crops.​ From corn to zucchini, every U.S. crop helps feed the world — and that’s something to be proud of. 🌽🇺🇸

Gen Z Longs for Home by Eddie LaRow firstthings.com/gen-z-longs-fo…

It's the final days to play in the Farmers 2050 contest! ⏰ Don’t miss your chance to compete and help your #FFA chapter earn big prizes. ​ ​ Check back on November 4 to find out who the lucky chapter is! ​ ​See full contest rules at: bit.ly/4gOCVfu

Hunters Feeding Illinois returns extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/…

One of the most common viruses in the world could be the cause of lupus, an autoimmune disease with wide-ranging symptoms, according to a study. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Christmas lights at KB Custom, Hartley Texas. They worked a couple days getting this setup 👍👍

How A Corn Harvester Works 🤔

We are hosting a FREE webinar for those who have nervousness or worries when it comes to the weather. We invite the public (all ages) to join us online to learn how to prepare for weather, its uncertainties, and what resources are available! Afterwards, we'll hold a Q&A session!

A huge shoutout to Rob Riggle for bringing his holiday cheer to NORAD Tracks Santa! Rob Riggle, a proud veteran and longtime supporter of the military, has joined us in celebrating the 70th anniversary of NORAD Tracks Santa. For decades, NORAD has tracked Santa’s journey

Snow baler 😂

In "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Charlie Brown says… "I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel." Later, Linus quotes Luke 2:8-14 from the King James Bible and it is so powerful and

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The NWS divides forecast areas into specific geographic regions. Knowing these boundaries helps you better understand weather products and discussions relevant to your area. See which region you call home!