’Tis the season for farmers to be talking about the weather, and the first week of 2023 provided plenty to talk about. We have a look at the historic climatic start to the year, along with news of Illinoisans appointed to top agricultural posts and cutoff dates for important USDA-NRCS conservation programs. Please read on … Continue reading R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: U of I grad named to key USDA post