R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois ag reacts to E15 reversal
July 14, 2021BLOOMINGTON — America’s independence from foreign, fossil-based fuels hit a roadblock just before the nation’s 246th birthday. On July 2, the D.C. Court of Appeals struck down…
BLOOMINGTON — America’s independence from foreign, fossil-based fuels hit a roadblock just before the nation’s 246th birthday. On July 2, the D.C. Court of Appeals struck down…
The United States Department of Agriculture has given the following six counties emergency declaration for drought: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, Lake, and McHenry This natural disaster…
In this week’s look between the rows, we examine why farmers can look forward to higher or steady prices for their commodities this year. We also have a report on federal research…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Go ahead and make it a double cheeseburger this Fourth of July. Each of those patties will cost you less than it would have a year ago, according to American Farm…
In this week’s column, we spotlight an Illinois farmer’s testimony on Capitol Hill, along with information on how farmers can test products offered by start-up agtech companies…
Customers value honey and beeswax products from Raines Honey Farm’s bees, but those pollinators are also essential for several fruit, vegetable and nut crops. On their family farm…
SPRINGFIELD – Supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House moved quickly Wednesday, May 1 to push through a change to state election laws that partially limits ballot access and…
First in a series from the Illinois Answers Project. The electricity in Mary Buchanan’s home in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood was not working – again. The outage…
A year and a half after Republican Darren Bailey lost his campaign to challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state election officials are weighing whether he illegally colluded with conservative…
During the 2023 harvest season, one of Jake Lieb’s tractors quit working. A week later, his combine stopped working, too. Both were new — and he was locked out from making any repairs…
Illinoisans who need a notary public can now access those services online through a new “E-Notary” portal launched by the Secretary of State’s Office. This process is one of…
The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday, April 24, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public…