Little did she know, her skills would take her from building electronics with her dad to working for the Federal Aviation Administration to growing garlic in Kane County. Learn how … Read More

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has requested dispute consultations with Mexico over its policies to ban U.S. imports of genetically modified corn and reject biotech seed traits. The … Read More

Congress advanced the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which will suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling until January 2025 and limit discretionary spending on government programs. The agreement would prevent … Read More

Three-quarters of the state is on the map, but not for a good reason. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s June 1 report rated 77% of Illinois as abnormally dry to a … Read More

The Wooden Shoes reeled in a total of 19 pounds, 3 ounces in the IHSA state bass fishing tournament. Coach Derrick Gaddis explains the team’s approach to the tournament and … Read More

A share of $3 million in grants is available for 17 counties. Funds can support education programs, care services, job training and more. Find out if your county is eligible. … Read More

with RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer, Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards recaps the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, state budget, federal debt ceiling and its impact on the farm bill, WOTUS … Read More

Wheat is now trading cheaper than corn after peaking in May 2022. AgMarket’s Tyler Schau details how that limits corn’s potential.     Read more

Rendleman Orchards of Union County is part of the 1% of American businesses that persist for five generations. Operators Wayne and Michelle Sirles detail the farm’s history and their plans … Read More

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the specialty growing and marketing of Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch in Champaign. A June 8 Summer Horticulture Field Day includes a tour of the … Read More