R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Safety Week
— September 22, 2021There is a lot of farm and rural news to catch up with from the past week, including the Biden administration’s reversal on doing away with the stepped-up basis in farm inheritance….
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Harvest quickly approaching; motorists advised to slow down
— September 20, 2021Most drivers know the feeling of running late for an important meeting or event and how tempting it can be to speed up to shave a bit of time off of the commute. But as fall weather…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: IFB backs Biden infrastructure plan
— August 18, 2021Much of the truck tailgate talk going around farms last week concerned the Biden administration’s proposed infrastructure package, which could have positive impacts on rural communities…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Pig farmer donates stimulus to Pork Power
— August 11, 2021In this week’s peek between the rows we have more about the expected spike in fertilizer prices, along with info on what one Illinois pig farmer did with his stimulus money to benefit…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois ag reacts to E15 reversal
— July 14, 2021BLOOMINGTON — America’s independence from foreign, fossil-based fuels hit a roadblock just before the nation’s 246th birthday. On July 2, the D.C. Court of Appeals struck down…
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New, interactive tool highlights need for improved broadband
— September 7, 2021A new map created by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) aims to provide more insight into broadband discussions. The…
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State tax dollars benefit downstate region more than others
— August 18, 2021Illinoisans living outside of Chicago and the collar counties receive a higher return on their state tax dollars — as much as $2.88 for every $1 paid — according to a recent study…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois gears up for Farmer’s Market Week
— July 28, 2021Next week is Farmers’ Market Week in Illinois, meaning it’s time to go get those fresh ears of sweet corn, ripe watermelons and other tasty Illinois-grown food products from your…
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