R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois ag reacts to E15 reversal
July 14, 2021BLOOMINGTON — America’s independence from foreign, fossil-based fuels hit a roadblock just before the nation’s 246th birthday. On July 2, the D.C. Court of Appeals struck down…
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USDA designates six Illinois counties disaster due to drought
July 9, 2021The United States Department of Agriculture has given the following six counties emergency declaration for drought: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, Lake, and McHenry This natural disaster…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: $4.5 million heading to Peoria Ag Lab
July 7, 2021In this week’s look between the rows, we examine why farmers can look forward to higher or steady prices for their commodities this year. We also have a report on federal research…
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Survey shows Independence Day cookout costs remain stable
July 2, 2021WASHINGTON, D.C. – Go ahead and make it a double cheeseburger this Fourth of July. Each of those patties will cost you less than it would have a year ago, according to American Farm…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Progress Show returns
June 30, 2021In this week’s column, we spotlight an Illinois farmer’s testimony on Capitol Hill, along with information on how farmers can test products offered by start-up agtech companies…
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Specialty honey farm adds sweetness, more to beekeepers’ lives
June 28, 2021Customers value honey and beeswax products from Raines Honey Farm’s bees, but those pollinators are also essential for several fruit, vegetable and nut crops. On their family farm…
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