Demand for beef, pork expected to grow
— October 16, 2022Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, believes plant-based meat will have its place in the market for years to come. But it certainly doesn’t appear to be a major…
Tag: Agriculture
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Bureau take on CO2 pipeline: Let’s look closer
— October 11, 2022In this week’s farm and rural news report, we have information about projected 2023 commodity prices, a proposed CO2 pipeline that would bisect Illinois and low water levels affecting…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Soybean Association sponsoring Heartland Soils Lab
— September 27, 2022In this week’s farm and rural news roundup, we’ll talk about agricultural politics, finances and university research as farmers begin their 2022 harvest. Please plow ahead … …
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Students attend Illinois Central College showcases
— September 20, 2022With combines rolling in southern and central Illinois, the 2022 harvest is finally upon us. Fittingly, it is also National Farm Safety Week. We have info on harvest expectations and…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois corn at 3 percent maturity
— September 6, 2022A busy week in Illinois agriculture was highlighted by increased funding for farm conservation programs, a waiver on highly combustible fuels in response to a refinery fire, and preparation…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Corn harvest catching up
— October 4, 2022In this week’s peek between the rows we have news about how the 2022 harvest is faring in Illinois, along with announcements of state and federal funding for conservation and clean…
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Youth organization connects students to ag careers
— September 23, 2022Agriculture education supporters learned a youth organization helps students learn about agricultural careers even if their school doesn’t offer ag classes. Ebony Webber, CEO of National…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Bustos secures $4.5 million for Peoria Ag Lab
— September 13, 2022As combines prepare to roll, we have a look at harvest time crop conditions and projections for Illinois. Also this week: the Peoria Ag Lab received funding for a variety of crop studies,…
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