In this week’s farm and rural news report we have a rundown on the cost of your 2020 Thanksgiving meal, along with handy advice for farmers preparing for their year-end appointment…
This Thanksgiving edition of RFD News and views focuses on positive news in the agriculture community. Though we are all fighting our way through a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Corn gained value last week when the USDA lowered its projected 2020 yield estimate for Illinois, but was harvest size again impacted by weather after the latest wind storms? We also…
With a string of favorable weather, harvest is wrapping up in Illinois; we have the latest statistics. Also in farm and rural news this week: the Illinois Farm Bureau and others in…
In this election-free edition of RFD News & Views, livestock producers are now eligible for grants that help defray the expense of resupplying or purchasing a new emergency response…
As harvest wraps up in parts of Illinois, many farmers are increasing fall wheat planting to take advantage of higher prices. Also making news this week: the window is closing for pig…
Chicago Democrat Steans to ...
SPRINGFIELD — Sen. Heather Steans, a Chicago Democrat, plans to resign at ...
Education bill to revamp ...
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing “Lame Duck Look ...
COVID-19 restrictions lessened as ...
SPRINGFIELD – All high school sports — including the higher-risk football, basketball ...
State has received 1.6 ...
SPRINGFIELD – Two more regions of the state moved to Phase 4 ...
