From helping small farmers provide locally grown foods to supporting businesses through difficult times, new University of Illinois Extension staff are dedicated to meeting the needs…
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has renewed her effort to end the small refinery waivers for ethanol production issued under the Trump administration, which hit Illinois corn growers in the…
Join the McLean County Master Gardeners for a virtual gardening event this spring, the 19th annual Home, Lawn, and Garden Day. The event will take place from the comfort of your home…
Topping this week’s agriculture news, several Illinois farmers have assumed leadership positions in national soybean organizations. In addition, we have a summary of the latest organic…
At year’s end, outgoing USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue took a media victory lap to highlight the many accomplishments achieved by his agriculture department. His stops included an interview…
For all Eureka Public Library, 202 Main St., programs, call the library at 309-467-2922. Online dystopian fiction program The Eureka Public Library will have author Joanne…
Senate aid for agriculture and biofuels is said to be included in last week’s COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress; we have a look at what it entails. Also in the news this…
RFD News and Views wishes all readers a merry holiday season and best wishes for 2021! Ethanol losses tallied by RFA WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois is currently home to 13 ethanol…
Police torture victim sues ...
SPRINGFIELD — One of the men who was tortured into giving a ...
Teacher shortages not as ...
A shortage of teachers in Illinois public schools isn’t quite as severe ...
State announces new vaccination ...
SPRINGFIELD – The state announced new mass vaccination sites in Adams and ...
U.S. Rep. Kelly wins ...
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ Democratic State Central Committee elected U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly ...
