It’s official: Illinois was once again the national leader in soybean production and yield in 2021, and we have the details. Also in the news: Ag leaders are pleased that a crucial…
This week we offer a report and observations from the 40th Greater Peoria Farm Show, along with a roundup of the week’s top farm and rural news stories. Please read on … Leaner…
This week we take a brief look at a new bill that would benefit small farm and food production, along with a deeper dive into what farm purchases are exempt from sales tax, courtesy…
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…
With another growing season in full bloom, Illinois farmers are ahead of the average in corn and soybean planting pace. However, crop quality conditions are varying statewide. Other…
In this week’s peek between the rows we have more about the expected spike in fertilizer prices, along with info on what one Illinois pig farmer did with his stimulus money to benefit…
I n this week’s column, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos reiterated her support for renewable fuels at last week’s National Ethanol Conference, promising to reintroduce her Next Generation…
This Thanksgiving edition of RFD News and views focuses on positive news in the agriculture community. Though we are all fighting our way through a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Man charged in Chicago officer’s ...A Freeport man is being held in Cook County Jail in connection ...
Chicago woman charged with killing ...A Chicago woman is being held in Cook County Jail in connection ...
Video released from Chicago officers’ ...The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released video and other materials ...
McHenry man charged with residential ...A McHenry man was charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors involving ...
