R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois Beef elects new leader
— June 13, 2023An 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…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farmers, landowners hold off CO2 pipeline — for now
— March 1, 2023CO2 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…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Bustos secures $4.5 million for Peoria Ag Lab
— September 13, 2022As combines prepare to roll, we have a look at harvest time crop conditions and projections for Illinois. Also this week: the Peoria Ag Lab received funding for a variety of crop studies,…
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Farmers invested in efforts to improve nutrient uses, reduce losses
— March 4, 2022Illinois farmers are invested in tackling one of agriculture’s biggest challenges — nutrient management. Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan, chairman of the Illinois Nutrient Research…
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Experts say changing attitudes key to reducing soil runoff
— February 9, 2022Part of a series of stories examining the nutrient loss reduction strategies and funding in Illinois Illinois has, for decades, laid out a nutrient reduction strategy aimed at…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois pooch in running for national prize
— November 22, 2022Thanksgiving week has farmers looking ahead to their 2023 production plans, and one thing is certain: there is no certainty regarding the usage of an effective weed killer, dicamba….
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Right-to-Repair lawsuit heading to Illinois
— June 14, 2022In this week’s farm and rural news roundup: The right to repair lawsuit aimed partially at John Deere is heating up in Illinois. Also this week, we have reports on USDA urban agriculture…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: IDOA warns of bird flu risk
— February 22, 2022Important news out of Springfield last week included a warning for poultry producers to monitor their flocks for signs of avian influenza, which has been detected in birds in Indiana,…
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