In his weekly update on the RFD Radio Network, Illinois Farm Bureau’s Mark Gebhards discusses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed stricter vehicle emission limits and the push for summertime E-15 sales. He also discusses the H-2A adverse effect wage rate, black vulture problems and what’s Congress will be focusing on next week. LISTEN HERE

Property owners who suffered damage to buildings in a county that has been declared a disaster area can request reassessment, according to Brenda Matherly, Illinois Farm Bureau director of local government. She shares advice for property owners and options available following the disaster declaration. Read more

The Illinois Department of Revenue is providing tax filing and payment relief to residents and businesses impacted by the March 31 tornadoes and storms. Relief is offered for payments due March 31 through May 31. Read more

If you don’t stand up as a leader for conservation, then who will? That’s the question Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau board member Shay Foulk poses to Illinois farmers, landowners and FarmWeek readers as they and others recognize Earth Day 2023. Read more

From spraying fertilizer and emptying grain bins to planting, this time of year is busy for farmers. Find out what’s going on in Edwards County from Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader District 17 representative Seth Root. Read more

The VIP of your tractor is the hydraulic fluid. “The multifunctional role of this fluid cannot and should not be compromised,” said Todd Shearer, manager of GROWMARK’s business development-lubricants. He shares tips on selecting the right fluid in this perspectives piece. Read more