Eliza Petry
Host at KHQA-TV (Quincy, IL)
Anchor at WRSP-TV (Springfield, IL)
Fox Illinois Evening Anchor, Agriculture Reporter
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1 week ago |
foxillinois.com | Eliza Petry
For this week's Ag In an Instant, we begin with an update on our next farm bill. But first, let's recap. The farm bill, traditionally renewed every five years, expired in 2023. Since then, Congress has passed two one-year extensions, with the latest set to expire in September 2025. Despite efforts, a new comprehensive bill has yet to be enacted. As legislators are working to pass the next bill, here are some things they are considering.
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2 weeks ago |
newschannel20.com | Eliza Petry
Every year on April 28th, people around the world pause to remember workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill by their jobs. Workers' Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the ongoing struggle for safer workplaces — and a call to action to protect the living. The roots of Workers’ Memorial Day date back to the late 20th century. In 1970, the United States Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA Act), a groundbreaking law aimed at improving workplace safety.
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3 weeks ago |
foxillinois.com | Eliza Petry
For this week's Ag In an Instant, we begin with some *ground-breaking* news. Planting season has officially begun across the Midwest, with corn and soybean farmers working tirelessly to sow seeds that will eventually feed and fuel the nation. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Illinois farmers planted 10.8 million acres of corn and 10.7 million acres of soybeans in 2024.
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3 weeks ago |
newschannel20.com | Eliza Petry
Font familyFont colorCharacter edgeCharacter edge colorBackground colorWindow colorTOPICS:Agriculture educationAnna BallUniversity of IllinoisFirst-generation college studentAgricultural leadershipStudent motivationTeaching careerWomen in agricultureURBANA, Ill. — Anna Ball, an Associate Dean at the University of Illinois, has become a prominent leader in agricultural education, driven by her passion for motivating young people.
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1 month ago |
foxillinois.com | Eliza Petry
TOPICS:EasterMeal pricesHamLambFFA MembersState CapitolAgriculture educationDemandAs Easter approaches, consumers can expect to pay more for traditional holiday meats like ham and lamb. Recent data indicates that retail prices for boneless hams in March have reached $4.31 per pound, marking the highest prices since March 2015. This increase is attributed to heightened demand from export markets, particularly China, and seasonal demand leading up to Easter.
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