farmdoc daily5 with Mark You’ll want to listen to this one. Illinois Farm Bureau Mark Gebhards provides updates on IFB’s Board trip to Georgia, explains why IFB is in Washington, D.C., this week, along with other important important issues. LISTEN to his interview here.
Name an animal that produces milk for human consumption. If you were playing family feud, “cow” would probably be the winning answer. But how many other animals can you name? Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom educators taught workshops on animal agriculture during the recent conference in Saratoga Springs, New York. Learn how food makes an easy tool to interest students. MORE FROM THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM CONFERENCE Ag heroes help students explore water issues Author finds khaki-clad ‘superhero’ in Borlaug Turning wool into yarn connects sheep farmers, consumers
To provide our members with an informational platform to learn more about each of the gubernatorial candidates, FarmWeekNow invited each candidate to share where they stand on today’s top agricultural issues. Video interviews are available here and will air on RFD Today all week. Monday, June 6: Get to know each candidate Tuesday, June 7: Learn where they stand on the Livestock Management Facilities Act (LMFA) Wednesday, June 8: Learn where they stand on ethanol Thursday, June 9: Learn where they stand on property rights Friday, June 10: Learn where they stand on sales tax exemptions
will highlight planting in high tunnels and how beneficial predators can be used for pest control. LEARN MORE.
Farmers have until June 30 to sign up to receive the 2022 Census of Agriculture survey. LEARN MORE.
