FarmWeek General Newshttp://FarmWeekNow.com/newswire.aspx?c=1The latest headlines and articles.(c) 2013, iNet Solutions Group. All rights reserved.5Governor signs comprehensive hydraulic fracturing lawHydraulic fracturing will begin soon in Illinois.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-governor-signs-comprehensive-hydraulic-fracturing-law-1-99441Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00Illinois corn is 99 percent plantedThe latest weekly update from the Illinois Ag Statistics Service finds corn in Illinois is 99 percent planted and soybeans are 94 percent planted. http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-illinois-corn-99-percent-planted-1-99439Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00Ag and Transportation Industry Collaborate at SummitAg and Transportation Industry Collaborate at ISA Summit http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-ag-transportation-industry-collaborate-summit-1-99387Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:00:00Barge tax hike seen as down payment on cheaper shippingWhen the House takes up WRDA, they will be looking at a barge fuel tax.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-barge-tax-hike-seen-down-payment-cheaper-shipping-1-99281Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00State needs, relies on mix of energy sourcesIllinois uses a mix of energy sources for its electricity, heat, and transportation.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-state-needs-relies-mix-energy-sources-1-99294Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00Flider: FDA extends blending of aflatoxin-contaminated cornSeven Illinois elevators will be able to continue to blend aflatoxin-contaminated corn until Sept. 1.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-flider-fda-extends-blending-aflatoxin-contaminated-corn-1-99283Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:00:00Senate clears farm bill: Crop insurance, bioenergy House targets?The House moves to take up debate on the farm bill and many things will be discussed.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-senate-clears-farm-bill-crop-insurance-bioenergy-house-targets-1-99290Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:00:00Ag Roundtable gains perspective of EIU's renewable energyEastern Illinois University's focus on renewable energy sparks interest and new degree programs.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-ag-roundtable-gains-perspective-eius-renewable-energy-1-99284Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:00:00U.S. pork producers want choice of production practicesSow housing systems and medical treatment were hot topics at the World Pork Expo.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-pork-producers-want-choice-production-practices-1-99285Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:00:00Federal aid approved for remaining countiesAid approved for remaining 15 disaster declared counties.http://FarmWeekNow.com/story-federal-aid-approved-remaining-counties-1-99298Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00