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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Agriculture rallies around vaccine promotion
— April 7, 2021
In this week's row crop roundup we have news about leadership changes in the IFCA, along with info on a bullish hog market, surprises in USDA's planting intentions report and more…
Rapid response vaccination teams coming to Central Illinois
SPRINGFIELD –Amid the increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, state officials announced Tuesday, April 6 that Illinois would receive $124 million in federal funding from the…
Scholarships help rural students earn nurse practitioner degrees
— March 8, 2021
For about 30 years, Illinois Farm Bureau has injected about $320,000 into the mission to get health care for farmers, by means of the Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program. This…
Right to Repair Act would help farmers maintain equipment
SPRINGFIELD — Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available to consumers…
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: Dairy producers eligible for grants
New this week: Illinois counties led the nation in 2020 corn and soybean output, according to the USDA. In addition, Midwest milk producers are eligible for extended pandemic relief,…
West central Illinois schools report worst teacher, substitute shortages in state
SPRINGFIELD — A shortage of full-time and substitute teachers reported throughout Illinois is worse in the west central region than anywhere else in the state, according to a new…
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Bustos to reintroduce emission standards bill
— February 26, 2021
I n this week's column, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos reiterated her support for renewable fuels at last week's National Ethanol Conference, promising to reintroduce her Next Generation…