USDA cuts forecast for Illinois crop production
August 17, 2019SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Illinois corn crop could be as much as 17 percent smaller than last year’s crop, while soybean production could fall as much as 21 percent, the U.S….
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Pritzkers pay $75K for grand champion steer at Illinois State Fair
August 15, 2019SPRINGFIELD — In a classic duel of Pritzker vs. Pritzker, the first lady won. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker engaged in a bidding war at the Illinois State Fair on…
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It’s the worst of times for Sycamore, county farmers
June 26, 2019This spring has featured one of the worst planting seasons in memory for farmers around Sycamore and throughout DeKalb County. “It’s been terrible,” said Mark Tuttle, president…
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R.F.D. News & Views: Farmers getting flood relief
June 26, 2019With emergency declarations now covering 37 Illinois counties, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced last week he would take additional steps to assist farmers hurt by record rainfall and flooding;…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Special initiatives, sowing oats and more
March 14, 2019In this week’s column, we have dates for the implementation of key facets of the 2018 Farm Bill, including deadlines for Illinois conservation programs. Also this week: the University…
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More young women choosing the ag life and leadership in FFA
March 13, 2019When Danielle Stewart was a Eureka High School freshman, she went to a Future Farmers of America Meeting, afterward vowing never to return. “I was really quiet, and I would’ve…
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