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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois Beef elects new leader

— June 13, 2023

An FDA ruling that went into effect this week means livestock producers will face enhanced scrutiny when looking to purchase certain medicines for their herds; we’ll look at just…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: NRCS conservation programs setting records
— May 30, 2023

With the focus on last week’s “SCOTUS WOTUS” ruling re-defining what can be considered a waterway of the U.S., we devote this week’s column to conservation efforts in agriculture….
Illinois expert says conservation remains important for monarchs
— June 27, 2022

More monarch butterflies spent the winter in Mexican mountain forests compared to the previous year, Mexico’s Commission for Protected Areas reported recently. Known as the…
Illinois agriculture continues to battle nutrient pollution
— February 2, 2022

Part of a series of stories examining the nutrient loss reduction strategies and funding in Illinois Nutrient loss is one of the most serious pollution threats faced in the U.S., causing…
R.F.D. News & Views: Production forecast lowers corn expectations
— November 18, 2020

Corn gained value last week when the USDA lowered its projected 2020 yield estimate for Illinois, but was harvest size again impacted by weather after the latest wind storms? We also…

Erosion control, restoration work resumes at Sinnissippi Park
— May 19, 2023

Efforts to address serious water erosion and protect Rockford’s Sinnissippi Park for present and future generations has resumed. Visitors to the park, located at 1401 N. Second St.,…
Conservation Foundation invites gardeners to spring events
— March 9, 2022

The Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit land and watershed conservation organization dedicated to preserving and restoring open space, protecting rivers and watersheds and promoting…
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Climate change bill endorsed by Illinois ag groups
— April 21, 2021

Your 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….