RFD Illinois

From flooding in parts of northern Illinois to drought in other parts of the state. Here's a summary of where the condition of our major crops stand.

Would you agree that what really matters is the condition of our crops? National politicians coming and going across our state aside, here's what the non-political or so-called 'career' people who work at USDA say about the condition of our crops.

U.S. Ag Secretary stops in Illinois during his five-state RV tour called "Back to our Roots."

We're not talking about the corner tap or livestock here. Rural, urban or suburban, the month of August serves as an important reminder about this needed chore to keep us all healthy.

Sales tax subsidy sunset July 1 after being negotiated out of state budget.

Group tours John Deere facilities, Illinois farms. 'It's beautiful here," says one farmer.

Facility's alumni, research have proven valuable to the industry.

Cool, wet weather could also lead to soybean diseases, says Monsanto agronomist.

Many northern fields still haven't drained after most recent rains.

Amount of pollinator habitat currently growing on Illinois farms equivalent to a four-block-wide strip stretching from Wisconsin border all the way to Cairo, according to Kankakee farmer.