With the focus on last week’s “SCOTUS WOTUS” ruling re-defining what can be considered a waterway of the U.S., we devote this week’s column to conservation efforts in agriculture….
This week we have updated Illinois livestock numbers to share with you, and we’ll catch up on the business of wheat and corn milling. We’ve also got news about why more soil conservationists…
Springtime means sprayers and planting equipment are out in force across Illinois. Springtime also means tornado time, unfortunately. We have reports on the start of planting season,…
This week in Illinois agriculture and rural life, we have more info on proposed CO2 pipelines in Illinois, along with farmers’ 2023 planting intentions and grain stocks report highlights….
This week we have reports on decreasing fertilizer and diesel prices, updates on two key pesticide bills in front of the Illinois State Legislature and positive news regarding efforts…
This week’s farm and rural news column focuses on farming and politics. We have a farmer’s-eye view of what’s currently going on with topics of concern in agriculture currently…
You may not think of Cook County as a leader in agricultural production, but a new resolution is calling attention to farming’s role in the Chicagoland economy. We have this news…
Retired Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos’ Next Generation Fuels Act, which would establish carbon emission standards in new automobiles and encourage corn ethanol production, has been reintroduced….
Heather Mack to plead guilty ...
Heather Mack, the Oak Park native who stands accused of conspiring to ...
Inaugural B4 Summer Festival to ...
Bacon, bourbon, beer and bands will be the theme of the Chain ...
Eldamain Road bridge gives drivers ...
Kendall County’s first bridge over the Fox River was constructed in 1851 ...
R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: NRCS ...
With the focus on last week’s “SCOTUS WOTUS” ruling re-defining what can ...
