R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Ag Legislative Day a virtual event
April 28, 2021This week’s seeds for thought include a look at crop planting progress, last week’s sudden snowstorm, results of 2021 Virtual Ag Legislative Day in Springfield, important state…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Climate change bill endorsed by Illinois ag groups
April 21, 2021Your weekly farm and rural news roundup focuses this week on the politics of farming, with several new bills and proposed legislation being lauded by Illinois farmers and ag organizations….
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Peoria’s Illinois Innovation Network Hub gets $10 million grant
April 19, 2021The Illinois Capital Development Board announced a $10 million grant from the Discovery Partners Institute initiative to launch Distillery Labs, the Peoria hub of the Illinois…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois Corn: Waterways included in Jobs Plan
April 14, 2021This week’s peek at the week’s top farm and rural headlines includes farm machinery road safety during harvest, along with brief examinations of Illinois agriculture’s view of…
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Rapid response vaccination teams coming to Central Illinois
April 6, 2021SPRINGFIELD –Amid the increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, state officials announced Tuesday, April 6 that Illinois would receive $124 million in federal funding from the…
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March 31, 2021This week’s peek between the rows looks at what farmers can expect in the way of COVID-19 relief program benefits, along with news of events taking place during Stand Up 4 Grain Safety…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm bureau recalls pandemic beginnings
March 17, 2021This week: A coalition of Illinois ag and conservation groups want the governor to do more to encourage conservation practices on farms, and we have a look back at the early days of…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Dairy producers eligible for grants
March 11, 2021New this week: Illinois counties led the nation in 2020 corn and soybean output, according to the USDA. In addition, Midwest milk producers are eligible for extended pandemic relief,…
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