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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Pork Producers Association names new president

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Pork Producers Association names new president

— February 18, 2021

This 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,…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Evaluating feedstuffs to cut costs

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Evaluating feedstuffs to cut costs

    — February 10, 2021

    This week’s farm and rural news report includes a drop in farm bankruptcies during 2020, which occurred as farmer confidence in the agricultural economy intensified. But are those…

  • Restoring wetlands near farms helps reduce water pollution

    Restoring wetlands near farms helps reduce water pollution

    — January 5, 2021

    Runoff from fertilizer and manure application in agricultural regions has led to high levels of nitrate in groundwater, rivers, and coastal areas. These high nitrate levels can threaten…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Bureau says Vilsack as ag secretary would work for biofuels

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Bureau says Vilsack as ag secretary would work for biofuels

    — December 18, 2020

    The big news in agriculture this week was the selection of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack by President-elect Joe Biden to resume his former post under Biden’s leadership. Meanwhile,…

  • R.F.D. News & Views: Production forecast lowers corn expectations

    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…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois collie one of US’ top farm dogs

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois collie one of US’ top farm dogs

    — February 3, 2021

    Illinois farmers are currently enjoying a price rally for corn, soybeans and wheat that has stretched through January. This is leading crop advisers to recommend double-cropping —…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: COVID-19 relief package includes relief for ag

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: COVID-19 relief package includes relief for ag

    — December 30, 2020

    Senate aid for agriculture and biofuels is said to be included in last week’s COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress; we have a look at what it entails. Also in the news this…

  • R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Changes made to cover crop premium rules

    R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Changes made to cover crop premium rules

    — December 2, 2020

      In this week’s farm and rural news report we have a rundown on the cost of your 2020 Thanksgiving meal, along with handy advice for farmers preparing for their year-end appointment…

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