FFA learns about sprayer tech at United Prairie 2026-09-15 - Tolono, IL - Photo from Gabby Barnes. Thanks to United Prairie, the team received a detailed lesson on advanced sprayer technology. They received a tour of the facilities, and were able to get up close and personal with a sprayer equipped with "See and Spray" technology. This sprayer is equipped with multiple cameras, and has been programed to see, identify, and spray weeds almost instantly, reducing chemical usage. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

FFA makes a stop in Rantoul 2026-09-15 - Rantoul, IL - Photo from Gabby Barnes. Adair Co. FFA students were grateful to have the chance to visit and scout this soybean plot managed by the Rantoul Township High School FFA Chapter on their way to the National Competition. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Co. FFA Crop Scouting Team at practice 2026-09-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo from Gabby Barnes. The team can be seen scouting a field for practice here. Lane Kelsay and Braxton Irvin use a tape measure to perform a population count, while Ethan Wooten and Hudson Hancock scout for weeds and diseases. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co.: Amazing sunset 2026-09-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Pam Capozziello. Pam writes, "Hard to believe the sky can create such amazing designs! Looks like it's a burning inferno with a cross... Wonder if it's a message being sent from above! One never knows but a message for peace would be totally appropriate!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Meg Dixon meets with LWU ISP students 2026-09-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Columbia resident Meg Dixon, center, is joined by Lindsey Wilson University students Mariangeles Ortega Mateu '27 of Valencia, Spain, left, and Javiera Verdugo '29 of Paine, Chile, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at a meet-and-greet for international student host families, held at the university's International Student Program House. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Glen Hunt and Mariangeles Ortega Mateu 2026-09-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University. Columbia resident Glen Hunt talks to Lindsey Wilson University student Mariangeles Ortega Mateu '27 of Valencia, Spain, on Friday, September 11, 2026, at a meet-and-greet for international student host families, held at the university's International Student Program House. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kyle Mann speaks to local businesses at Chamber 2026-09-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Mig Feuser, Adair Progress. Dr. Kyle Mann, business coach with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), spoke to members of the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce at their September lunch meeting. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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