R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Proposition 12 goes to Supreme Court
— April 5, 2022In this week’s farm and rural news report we have progress on the fight to repeal California’s controversial Proposition 12, an update on global climate change and good…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm income ‘above average’ in 2020
— October 20, 2021This week’s farm and rural news page contains a briefing on rising farm income levels in 2021, along with the policy priorities of Illinois Soybean Growers and information on the…
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THE KITCHEN DIVA: Create a patriotic dish with red, white and blue potatoes
— June 9, 2021Do you love potatoes but think they’re fattening? Potatoes are good for you and have one of the highest nutritional values in the produce department. At just 25 cents per serving,…
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R.F.D. News & Views: Production forecast lowers corn expectations
— November 18, 2020Corn 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…
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Corn adds pop to salads
— September 9, 2020There’s an old saying that the best way to prepare freshly picked corn is to have a pot of water boiling in the corn patch so that you can cook it instantly. It’s best to cook fresh…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Crop condition continues downward tumble
— September 1, 2021Corn condition continues to spiral downward in the U.S. and here in Illinois, following a 2 percentage point drop in mid-August. Also: Illinois Master Farmers were honored this week…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: State budget funds regenerative ag
— June 9, 2021This week’s report takes us from between the crop rows to inside the State Capitol for a peek at how Illinois’ proposed FY 2022 budget plays out for farmers and ranchers. We also…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: 2020 harvest wrapping up
— November 11, 2020With a string of favorable weather, harvest is wrapping up in Illinois; we have the latest statistics. Also in farm and rural news this week: the Illinois Farm Bureau and others in…
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