R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS:
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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Scholarships help rural students earn nurse practitioner degrees
March 8, 2021For about 30 years, Illinois Farm Bureau has injected about $320,000 into the mission to get health care for farmers, by means of the Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program. This…
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West central Illinois schools report worst teacher, substitute shortages in state
March 5, 2021SPRINGFIELD — A shortage of full-time and substitute teachers reported throughout Illinois is worse in the west central region than anywhere else in the state, according to a new…
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Right to Repair Act would help farmers maintain equipment
March 4, 2021SPRINGFIELD — Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available to consumers…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Bustos to reintroduce emission standards bill
February 26, 2021I n this week’s column, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos reiterated her support for renewable fuels at last week’s National Ethanol Conference, promising to reintroduce her Next Generation…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Pork Producers Association names new president
February 18, 2021This week’s headlines include reports on record U.S. pork exports, the newly elected president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association, the effects of variable weather on herbicides,…
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