The big news of the week: Crop tours are revealing that the 2022 corn harvest may not be as robust as the USDA has projected. For more information and other happenings in the farm world,…
This week we have an update on crop progress in Illinois, with drought conditions delaying late-planted crops. In addition, we have news on cover crop programs available to Illinois…
This week’s farm and rural news page contains a briefing on rising farm income levels in 2021, along with the policy priorities of Illinois Soybean Growers and information on the…
Do you love potatoes but think they’re fattening? Potatoes are good for you and have one of the highest nutritional values in the produce department. At just 25 cents per serving,…
Corn gained value last week when the USDA lowered its projected 2020 yield estimate for Illinois, but was harvest size again impacted by weather after the latest wind storms? We also…
In this week’s farm and rural news report we have progress on the fight to repeal California’s controversial Proposition 12, an update on global climate change and good…
Corn condition continues to spiral downward in the U.S. and here in Illinois, following a 2 percentage point drop in mid-August. Also: Illinois Master Farmers were honored this week…
This week’s report takes us from between the crop rows to inside the State Capitol for a peek at how Illinois’ proposed FY 2022 budget plays out for farmers and ranchers. We also…
Heather Mack seeks pre-trial release ...
Former Oak Park native Heather Mack on Monday, Nov. 21 formally requested ...
Christkindlmarkets welcoming in the holiday ...
Christkindlmarket has rreturned to the Chicago area providing a memory making experience ...
Farm to Food Bank program ...
If a convenient process existed that offered a minimal amount of money ...
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois ...
This week’s column is entirely devoted to news from the Illinois Corn ...
