This week, we have a report on Illinois’ expected corn and (record) soybean harvest, an update on the meteoric rise in Illinois farmland values, news about upgrades coming to rural bridges, and more. Please read on …   USDA: Illinois farmland value rose by $1,000 per acre URBANA — Illinois farmland rose in value by … Continue reading R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: USDA issues August crop estimates