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Hamilton Memorial Hospital Awarded USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant for Epic EMR & Dedicates State-of-the-Art Isolation Patient

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

(McLeansboro, IL) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Rural Health Care Grant totaling $895,000. This grant will assist in funding the implementation of the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system installed in September of 2022. “Being... Read More.

USDA Crop Count

Wednesday, August 18 by Ray Mitchell

USDA Crop Count Starting in late August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact farmers to get an update on yield prospects for corn and soybeans. NASS field staff will also begin making counts and measurements in selected fields across Illinois. “Field... Read More.

USDA Forest Service Announces New Shawnee National Forest Supervisor

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL, April 6, 2021— Eastern Regional Forester Gina Owens recently announced the selection of Mike Chaveas as the Shawnee National Forest’s new Forest Supervisor. “We look forward to having Mike lead the Shawnee National Forest. Mike’s experience and skillset will provide direction for strengthening... Read More.

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USDA NASS – Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Statewide, the average temperature was 45.4 degrees, 5.0 degrees above normal for the month of March. Precipitation for the month averaged 4.06 inches, 1.31 inches above normal. As of March 28, 2021, topsoil moisture supply was rated 1 percent very short, 5 percent short,... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Secures Funding for Roof Replacement Through Wayne White Electric and USDA

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – On Monday, December 14, Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) with the assistance of Wayne White Electric and Peoples National Bank’s Loan Officer, Mark Epperson, secured $580,000 through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program.... Read More.

USDA, Partners to Recognize Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and nine public-private partners will announce the selection of their national 2020 Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year during a virtual live event on December 8. The winner is a... Read More.

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United Way South Central Illinois with assistance of USDA Farmer to Family Grant Provide 200 Fresh Produce Boxes to HMHD Employees

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – United Way, with assistance from the USDA Farmer to Family grant and Cusumano & Sons, donated 200 fresh produce boxes to all Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) employees. “On behalf of all HMHD employees, we sincerely thank United Way and Cusumano &... Read More.

USDA to Survey Farmer’s Planting Intentions for 2020

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

[Springfield, Illinois] – February 14, 2020 -- As the 2020 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDA’s Prospective Plantings... Read More.

USDA Invests $3.4 Million in Broadband for Rural Illinois Communities

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Champaign, IIL., Feb. 14, 2020 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Illinois State Director Douglas Wilson announced USDA has invested $3.4 million in a high-speed broadband infrastructure project. This investment will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 603 rural households, 12... Read More.

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USDA Under Secretary visits Dartt’s Farm

Thursday, December 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey spent some time Wednesday, December 4th, in White County speaking with local Soil Conservationists, Farm Bureau members, Farm Credit representatives, and FSA employees. A project completed by John Pat Dartt on his farm north of Carmi was recommended for Mr. Northey and... Read More.

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Hamilton Memorial Hospital Awarded USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant for Epic EMR & Dedicates State-of-the-Art Isolation Patient

USDA Crop Count

USDA Forest Service Announces New Shawnee National Forest Supervisor

USDA NASS – Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Secures Funding for Roof Replacement Through Wayne White Electric and USDA

USDA, Partners to Recognize Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

United Way South Central Illinois with assistance of USDA Farmer to Family Grant Provide 200 Fresh Produce Boxes to HMHD Employees

USDA to Survey Farmer’s Planting Intentions for 2020

USDA Invests $3.4 Million in Broadband for Rural Illinois Communities

USDA Under Secretary visits Dartt’s Farm

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