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FARMWEEK FEATURE: AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST SAYS IT’S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND LIVESTOCK’S ROLE IN CLIMATE –

Farm animals don’t play near the role in emitting greenhouse gas emissions as some suggest. In fact, the livestock industry has become much more efficient and looks to be part … Read More

WHEN A GROCERY STORE CLOSES UP AND IT’S YOUR LAST ONE, YOU FEEL IT IMMEDIATELY’ –

Rural towns, such as Mount Pulaski, have lost grocery stores while dollar-store chains have been on the rise, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The departure of food stores … Read More

SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES, NOT PROFITEERING, TO BLAME FOR HIGH PRICES, SAYS PORK INDUSTRY REPORT –

Although the White House blames big meatpackers for driving up food prices, the real culprits are higher costs and labor shortages all along the supply chain, said a pork industry … Read More

CENTRAL ILLINOIS FARMERS CHALLENGED BY CONTINUED SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES –

When John Deere workers went on strike in October, some Central Illinois farmers worried about the ripple effect on the supply chain. While workers returned to the job, those lingering … Read More

BROADBAND EXPANSION GRANTS AWARDED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS –

Central Illinois organizations were among those receiving a slice of $47 million in newly-announced broadband expansion funding. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced … Read More

YOUNG FARMERS TELL OF THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING BETTER STEWARDS OF THE LAND –

A four-member panel of young South Dakota farmers recently shared insight into their approach on sustainable agriculture and ranching that takes a more holistic approach than has traditionally been used. … Read More

CAN BIDEN SOLVE THE MEAT INDUSTRY COMPETITION WOES? –

The Biden administration continues to pour funding into expanding meat processing capacity, predominantly from the $1 billion of funds allocated under the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress in early … Read More

WALMART MAKES AN INVESTMENT IN VERTICAL FARMING START-UP PLENTY –

Walmart said Tuesday that it is investing in vertical farming company Plenty and plans to carry the start-up’s leafy greens in all California stores later this year. With the move, … Read More

CALIF. COURT HALTS PROP 12 ENFORCEMENT –

A California court halted the enforcement of Proposition 12 on Monday, moving back enforcement of the animal-welfare law to six months after rules are finalized. (DTN)

AS FOOD COSTS RISE IN CHICAGO, A SOCIAL MEDIA UPROAR HIGHLIGHTS WHO REALLY BEARS THE BRUNT –

For a brief moment over the weekend, west suburban Hinsdale became the center of an internet viral moment involving inflation, burritos, wealth and privilege. (Chicago Tribune)

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