After generations of reliance on the rain, the soil and the University of Illinois to guide their planting and harvesting decisions, the state's farmers are threatening to drop their support for the school over its decision to rent thousands of donated acres to the highest bidders instead of its longtime tenants. After generations of reliance on the rain, the soil and the University of Illinois to guide their planting and harvesting decisions, the state's farmers are threatening to drop...

FARMERS should be allowed to choose whether to grow genetically engineered grain crops, the National Farmers Federation says, following a report showing they are being kept out of a $157 million industry. National Farmers Federation chief executive Ben Fargher said such potential benefits were one reason farmers should be given the choice of growing genetically modified crops. Grain growers were missing out on $157 million a year in canola and wheat crops because of the states' moratoriums...

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Push carrots to edge of sheet and place meat in center skin side up. Toss broccoli with 2 teaspoons oil, salt & pepper, put on baking sheet with carrots, continue roasting, tossing vegetables once, until meat is done. On rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with 1 teaspoon oil, season with salt & pepper. broccoli, cut into bite size pieces Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Transfer meat to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, let rest 5 minutes before slicing & serve with vegetables. Coat top of...

Despite reassurances from officials that such a move is not on the cards, the UFU this week called on the Minister for Finance and Personnel to clear up the issue and confirm publicly to farmers that a 'land tax' will not be introduced now or at any time in the future. To read this article in full you must be registered with the site. Objections raised to land tax - Farming Life Today Register Sign In Help Sitemap Home Skip Navigation Contact Us Disability Statement. Despite reassurances...

The government is considering boosting energy rates for the wealthiest users by 15 percent to 20 percent in stages over the next year, Clarin said, citing officials it didn't identify. A decision to begin raising tariffs would allow the government to reduce the $4 billion the government is spending this year to subsidize energy costs after prices were frozen in 2002, Clarin said. Taxes on exports including soy, wheat and corn may also increase between 3 percent and 5 percent before...