SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Illinois Field Office issued the following news release: Winter Wheat: Harvested area in 2024 is forecast at 700,000 acres, down 10 percent from the previous year. The winter wheat yield is forecast at 83 bushels per acre, down 4 bushels from 2023. Production is forecast at 58.1 million bushels, down 14 percent from last year. * * * Table: Crop Area Planted, Harvested, Yi  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: By Senior Airman Violette Hosack, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs With a readiness-driven mindset at the forefront, the 375th Air Mobility Wing launched its Operational Support Team in late 2023, embedding a cadre of comprehensive healthcare specialists within rotating squadrons, allowing the units to achieve peak readiness levels. The OST's mission is to achieve enhanced overall readines  more