After a multi-year break due to the pandemic, the 51st Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club Farm Expo will be March 4-5. “We hope to see a large turnout to celebrate being back in action,” said Jaclyn Janssen, show coordinator and senior agriculture major

The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, a coalition of more than 80 farm and environmental organizations, sent to Congress and the Biden administration a list of recommendations for the next farm bill to tackle climate change. They touched on issues in the farm bill ranging from conservation to crop insurance to research investments.     Read more  

Get to know Sadie Asher, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader chair, in this feature story from Tammie Sloup. “Sadie’s diverse background, energy and passion for agriculture made for a fun interview,” said Sloup. “I’m looking forward to what she does as chair of the state Young Leader Committee this year.”     Read more

While combined plantings of all corn, soybeans and wheat could reach 228 million acres, up 3% from last year, USDA predicts net farm income could decline $25.9 billion this year. Seth Meyer, USDA chief economist, discussed the latest projections for crop production, farm income and trade during USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum.     Read more

This year’s Women in Agriculture Conference will offer keynote speakers, exhibit hall, breakout sessions and more. Sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women in Agriculture Conference Committee, the conference will be at Bally’s Quad Cities next month. Learn more about the agenda and how to register.   Read more

As Illinois Farm Bureau looks at its organizational member strategy, President Richard Guebert Jr. says he believes county leaders are excited about what the future brings and the conversations to come. “As we put together this organizational member strategy, it’s sharing and working together to make this the best organization and continue to grow this organization for the next 100 years,” he said. WATCH