David Beigie

Family, friends, communications, Beatles and baseball. Views are my own.

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

The Farm Progress Show is returning to Illinois from August 29th to August 31st in Decatur. Nearly 550 exhibitors will be on display for showgoers. Read more details from @DGrant_FW here: https://t.co/QNrawPhTpZ

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair is this Friday! Fairgoers may notice more youth exhibitors showcasing their animals. @TimothyMEggert has the details here: https://t.co/wBvRjK0Wyz

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

Drought has been an ongoing issue all summer. Seed genetics have helped crops withstand the tough conditions. Read more from @DGrant_FW here: https://t.co/2aKiZZxCih

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

Sustainability is on the rise for lots of major industries and farmers are in a key position in the evolving sustainability marketplace. Read more from @TimothyMEggert here: https://t.co/AjY0WJhBWC

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

Inflationary pressure and slower economic growth will likely maintain pressure on farm margins through 2023. @DGrant_FW has the details here: https://t.co/x1uwAD6MR8

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

This year's wheat harvest is winding down with record-breaking yields. Read more from @DGrant_FW here: https://t.co/h6CXIHLbCy

[David Beigie @DavidBeigie]

Great news from a major local employer!

[Rivian @Rivian]

Q2 production and delivery numbers are in:

Vehicles Produced - 13,992
Vehicles Delivered - 12,640

Our ramp is progressing and we remain confident with our annual production guidance.

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

Follow these food safety tips to ensure that your 4th of July cookout is the best it can be: https://t.co/ExNlXneKUp

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

From outhouse races to all day music, these small Illinois communities make things happen. In our @ILPartners podcast Road Trip series, hear from leaders who have helped to make their communities a better place to live, work and play: https://t.co/B8fu7bUY94

@ILRuralInst

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

The height of corn has been limited in many areas of the state due to the severe lack of moisture this season. Read more from @DGrant_FW here: https://t.co/NmIwyYmH74

[The Pantagraph @Pantagraph]

Country music singer Eric Church has been announced as the Friday night headliner for the 2024 Tailgate N' Tallboys festival in Bloomington. https://t.co/ygtB9i6liJ

[IL Corn @ilcorn]

Storm damage in Illinois from today. Any damage to your farm?

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

Rain is expected to be hit-or-miss this week. Read more about the forecast from @JTatRFDRadio here: https://t.co/NBojyaUemV

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

The Illinois Farm Bureau has requested emergency haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program land, citing drought conditions affecting farmers across the state. @Erin_M_Henkel has the all the details here: https://t.co/bjf2Uw94hS

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

Dryness is still prevalent in Illinois. @JTatRFDRadio has everything you need to know here: https://t.co/kuuEPDE8jr

[Rivian @Rivian]

We're committed to building an open EV ecosystem. In addition to adopting NACS, we have acquired the world’s most popular consumer EV route planner ABRP to power our trip planning, and are committed to continuing its development for all EV drivers.
https://t.co/8oYvrnzJLn

[David Beigie @DavidBeigie]

Major positive news for Rivian

[Rivian @Rivian]

Today we signed an agreement with @Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard. This opens charging for Rivian vehicles on Tesla's Supercharger network across the United States and Canada. Access starts as soon as Spring 2024. 

https://t.co/Z5SBOFytgy

[Rivian @Rivian]

What’s the collective noun for a group of Rivians — a charge? A river? We pondered this & more riding with the Northeast Rivian Club in their epic, 42-vehicle electric caravan to see our new space in Manhattan. Doors are now open, come say hi! Learn more: https://t.co/Y3xJggxYRu

[David Beigie @DavidBeigie]

Insightful piece by @DZimmermanLee

[The Pantagraph @Pantagraph]

How are Bloomington-Normal police agencies using body cameras? Here's a look at their policies. https://t.co/6sCB682gKQ

[Allison Petty @AllisonAPetty]

Look at this excellent group of Central Illinois journalists! 👀 Stay tuned to find out what they're up to ...
@kwatznauer @d_jack_alkire @timcainhr
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