Think safety first on rural roads
As planting progresses, farmers and the driving public need to think safety first with slow-moving equipment on roadways. Kate Huffman, chair of Henry County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Health and … Read More
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More Illinois schools offering, expanding ag ed programs
Ag education is finding its way into more schools across the state. Regional field advisers with Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education recently reported on districts adding or restarting ag programs … Read More
Mississippi River levels rising
The summer-like temps last week may have felt good, but the warmup also sent excess moisture into the Mississippi River basin. “Normally we like to see a slow warmup,” said … Read More
Two former farm kids are combining their knowledge and skills in agriculture and music and repurposing a former college building into the Midwest Agriculture and Arts Complex. The complex, opened … Read More
An update from IDOA Director Costello
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II discusses an uptick in fieldwork, bipartisanship in the capital, the upcoming Senate Appropriations Committee, changes to the Illinois State Fair schedule and … Read More
5 with Mark
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 … Read More
Reassessment of storm-damaged buildings
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 … Read More
IDOR extends tax filing, payment deadline
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 … Read More
Who are ag sustainability, conservation leaders?
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 … Read More
Spring preparedness underway in southeastern Illinois
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 … Read More