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Beekeeping for Bee-ginners
In 2017, John Deere showcased the first, fully battery-powered tractor. This technological innovation is truly the first of its kind. Nicknamed SESAM, for Sustainable Energy Supply for Agricultural Machinery, this all-electric tractor is modeled after John Deere’s 6r series tractors.
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Scott Thorne, owner of Castle Perilous Games and Books in Carbondale, straightens board games on his store’s shelves.  Photo by Les O’Dell
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Fish eggs are fertilized at the hatchery by stirring together the eggs and milt with a feather.
Photo Credit: Michelle McNeal
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A personal journey into heart disease
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This huge buck was taken as the hunter moved silently along the Mississippi River. (Photo by Spencer Dietrich)
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Tis the season for generosity
Today, everything from thermostats to Crock-Pots® to light bulbs can be ­controlled with a smartphone app. Looking to the future, utilities across the country are ­working on systems that will communicate with smart electronics and appliances to ­automatically tell the ­electric utility how energy consumption can be reduced.
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Army veteran Brad Dearing
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