R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois Corn elects new leaders
November 29, 2022This week’s column is entirely devoted to news from the Illinois Corn Growers Association annual meeting and elections, held Nov. 22 in Bloomington. Please read on … Illinois…
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Find joy in holiday gift giving while supporting your local farm community
November 27, 2022Imagine owning and running the business of your dreams, and not being in control of one of the most stressful aspects of a business: the cost of production. For many, this situation…
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Farm to Food Bank program looking for right mixture
November 24, 2022If a convenient process existed that offered a minimal amount of money to farmers for surplus specialty crops, Cook County farmer Ruth Zeldenrust would be on board. “From a farmer’s…
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois pooch in running for national prize
November 22, 2022Thanksgiving week has farmers looking ahead to their 2023 production plans, and one thing is certain: there is no certainty regarding the usage of an effective weed killer, dicamba….
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R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois Farm Bureau College Meet winners recognized
November 15, 2022Farmers wondering how much anhydrous ammonia will cost them in the spring received some guidance from the U of I farmdoc team last week and Illinois producers are being advised to respond…
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Illinois farmer feels ‘grateful and blessed’ after harvest accident
November 11, 2022As a leader in the ag community, Mark Hines has witnessed farmers’ ability to mobilize and help others many times. But he has an even greater appreciation for such care and efforts…
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