R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: State budget funds regenerative ag
June 9, 2021This week’s report takes us from between the crop rows to inside the State Capitol for a peek at how Illinois’ proposed FY 2022 budget plays out for farmers and ranchers. We also…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: State fair theme is tribute to farmers’ resilience
June 2, 2021This week’s drone’s-eye view of Illinois agriculture includes reports on President Joe Biden’s proposed 2022 budget, rising steel prices and tight supplies affecting new grain…
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Extension program supports farm mental health efforts
May 30, 2021America’s farm families are paying a heavy mental toll as they deal with unpredictable weather, variable input costs, long work hours, and unpredictable commodity prices. A…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: USDA lauds climate-smart ag opportunities
May 26, 2021In this week’s news digest for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers, we focus on the emerging ecosystems markets available for producers willing to implement new, voluntary soil and…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Barge traffic resumes
May 19, 2021This week’s peek between the rows features news about Illinois farmers’ rapid planting pace, commodity transportation delays on the Mississippi River, and a resolution that would…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Small farm, food bill passes state Senate
May 12, 2021This week we take a brief look at a new bill that would benefit small farm and food production, along with a deeper dive into what farm purchases are exempt from sales tax, courtesy…
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