R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Barge traffic resumes
— May 19, 2021This week’s peek between the rows features news about Illinois farmers’ rapid planting pace, commodity transportation delays on the Mississippi River, and a resolution that would…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Climate change bill endorsed by Illinois ag groups
— April 21, 2021Your weekly farm and rural news roundup focuses this week on the politics of farming, with several new bills and proposed legislation being lauded by Illinois farmers and ag organizations….
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Farm Bureau says Vilsack as ag secretary would work for biofuels
— December 18, 2020The 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,…
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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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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Economist breaks down $19 billion ag package
— April 30, 2020Financial relief is once again coming to farmers via government aid, this time in the form of a $19 billion coronavirus-related economic aid package announced by USDA Director Sonny…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Pork Producers Association names new president
— February 18, 2021This 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,…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Changes made to cover crop premium rules
— December 2, 2020In 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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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: COVID-19 continues to impact corn futures
— July 30, 2020In this week’s farm and rural news roundup: a recent surge in corn prices could be tempered by a resurgence of the novel coronavirus expected to curtail travel — and ethanol demand….
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