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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Corn planting outpaces historic average

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Corn planting outpaces historic average

— May 9, 2023

This week’s farm and rural news roundup examines the tragic multi-vehicle pileup on Illinois’ I-55 on May 1, and its possible connections to agricultural field practices. We also…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farmers, landowners hold off CO2 pipeline — for now

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farmers, landowners hold off CO2 pipeline — for now

    — March 1, 2023

    CO2 pipeline proposals have some Illinois farmers and rural landowners scrambling to protect their properties from eminent domain claims and harmful soil impacts. We have an update…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Agency tightens net on poultry exposure

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Agency tightens net on poultry exposure

    — April 12, 2022

    In this week’s farm and rural news digest, we will catch up on the latest legislative and regulatory matters affecting agriculture, and delve into the latest USDA Prospective Plantings…

  • State expands farmer mental health initiatives

    State expands farmer mental health initiatives

    — August 31, 2021

    Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II this week announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stress-related mental health initiatives statewide. The…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Bureau shares climate policy recommendations

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Bureau shares climate policy recommendations

    — May 5, 2021

    This week’s column focuses heavily on farmers’ responsibilities in adapting current climate change and conservation policies on their operations. Please read on …   IFB shares…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois hemp production data sought

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois hemp production data sought

    — February 22, 2023

    This week’s farm and rural news headlines include Illinois counties receiving a broadband boost, the new hemp production survey, new regulations affecting dicamba applications and…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: IFB tracking EPA methane proposal

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: IFB tracking EPA methane proposal

    — November 10, 2021

    In this week’s news digest for Illinois farmers and rural dwellers we have a report on policy issues the Illinois Farm Bureau will address during their annual meeting, along with…

  • State looking for ways to use state fairgrounds year-round

    State looking for ways to use state fairgrounds year-round

    — August 13, 2021

      SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is teaming up with the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln to develop a master plan for year-round use of state fairgrounds facilities…

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