Home        About RFD        RFD Staff        Contact    Latest News from FarmWeek FarmWeek Mobile Upcoming Guests RFD Livestock Report Stringers NEWS WEATHER MARKET INFO ON AIR BLOG RFD STATIONS MP3 QuickTime Podcasts/Archives    Pollination Weather Looks OK Farmers may avoid one of their biggest fears again this season, drought-like conditions after a wet spring, based on the Natonal Weather Service July outlook that predicted an increased chance of below-normal temperatures and above-average precipitation for the month across much of the state. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST Holiday Trading Schedule Grain and livestock markets will observe normal trading hours ahead of the extended holiday weekend. All markets and government offices are closed Friday, July 3. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST Gov. Quinn Vetoes Budget Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed the 50% budget passed by lawmakers last month, but lawmakers will be returning to Springfield later this month to possible overturn the governor's actions. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST President Obama Launches Rural Tour President Barack Obama announced the launch of his administrations Rural Tour Tuesday. Over the coming weeks and months - the President says top administration officials - including Cabinet Secretaries - will fan out across the country to hold a series of discussions on how to strengthen rural America. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST Gov. Quinns Vows to Veto Temporary Budget In an 11th hour speech before a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly this afternoon, Gov. Pat Quinn told lawmakers he will veto any attempt to pass a temporary budget that would cut vital social services in Illinois. The governor said he is ready to keep lawmakers in session for the rest of the summer, as long as a balanced state budget is agreed to. The state's fiscal year ends at midnight tonight. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST VISIT THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU WEBSITE    ABOUT ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU     © 2006 RFD Radio Network. All rights reserved.