HARVEST ISSUES NOT EXPECTED TO AFFECT 2020 SEED SUPPLY –
Seed companies were not immune to the multitude of weather challenges and harvest issues this season. But the trying year shouldn’t have much of an impact on the overall quality … Read More
Author: Membership
THAT’S A WRAP: IFB’S 2019 ANNUAL MEETING –
Policy debate dominated the final day of Illinois Farm Bureau’s 105th Annual Meeting in Chicago. IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. and Mark Gebhards, executive director of governmental affairs and commodities, … Read More
ILLINOIS STATE FIRE MARSHAL STRESSES SAFETY WHEN DECORATING AND CELEBRATING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON –
A few tips to keep in mind to stay fire safe when decking the halls this holiday season: If you have a real Christmas tree, make sure to check water … Read More
FARM GROUPS PARTNER TO HELP FARMERS MANAGE STRESS –
Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train individuals who … Read More
RURAL ILLINOIS PREPARES FOR 2020 CENSUS –
Illinois is in a precarious position when it comes to the 2020 census. The count determines congressional representation, and the state is at risk for losing up to two seats. … Read More
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SEES PARTIAL WAIVERS AS POTENTIAL FIX IN BIOFUEL DEBATE: SOURCES –
The Trump administration believes it can assuage farmer anger over its biofuels policy by agreeing to use more partial waivers for oil refineries, signaling a potential solution to a protracted … Read More
SENATOR GRASSLEY SAYS WHITE HOUSE ASSURED HIM ON 2020 BIOFUELS PLAN –
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley said on Tuesday he has been assured by the White House that 2020 biofuel blending mandates will be finalized in accordance with a September agreement between … Read More
VIETNAM MINISTRY MAY CUT SOME TARIFFS ON U.S. AGRICULTURE –
Under pressure from the U.S., Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to reduce tariffs on some American agriculture products, from chicken to apples. (Bloomberg)
ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU PRESIDENT DEMANDS FREE TRADE –
Richard Guebert Jr. the president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, spoke in the annual meeting of the group in Chicago. He highlighted the key challenges they faced during the year … Read More
ILLINOIS LEADERS, ADVOCATES BACK VOTE ON USMCA AGREEMENT –
Illinois advocates and federal lawmakers expressed optimism after news that a trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico would move forward in Washington. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced … Read More