Get to Know House Speaker Welch
Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has served as Illinois House Speaker since Jan. 13, 2021. FarmWeek’s Kay Shipman asked Speaker Welch for his priorities and views. Read them in this Q … Read More
Author: Membership
Mexico issues revised decree on GMO corn
The Mexican government issued a revised decree to ban glyphosate and genetically modified white corn used in human food, while allowing transgenic yellow corn for feed and industrial uses. “To … Read More
Broadband moving forward on federal, state levels
Want to strengthen broadband connectivity and access in your area? Let the Illinois Broadband Lab know. With federal funds available, Illinois broadband officials want to hear from farmers and rural … Read More
Services, programs give rural communities a boost
From programs addressing shortages in the livestock and food sectors to rural housing and community facility assistance, state organizations are committed to building up rural economies. Representatives from Illinois USDA … Read More
Adopted legislator relationships key this year
With many newly elected legislators who weren’t involved in the 2018 farm bill, now is the time to reach out, build relationships and tell the story of agriculture. “You could … Read More
U of I to lead innovative cover crop project
University of Illinois’s “iCOVER” project received a $5 million grant from USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. The funds will scale up robotic seeding of cover crops and verification of … Read More
Consider Illinois’ pending paid-leave law for workers
A new bill, which would mandate all employees receive at least 40 hours paid leave per 12-month period, is awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritkzer’s signature. How could it impact you or … Read More
New owners maintain tradition at Walnut Auction Sales
Having a local market is important to cattle farmers in Bureau County. And Ron and Paula Bend plan to keep the gates open for farmers as the new owners of … Read More
Cattle farmers: Exports critical even as herd declines
Liver, skirts, tongue and tripe. While beef herd numbers are down in the U.S., those less desirable cuts are keeping international export markets strong. “Variety meat is what adds value … Read More
Goldberg: Farm bill success endangered by ‘political dysfunction’
Weakness of political parties and widespread neglect in Congress are fueling the dysfunctionality of federal lawmaking, according to Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief for The Dispatch. As farm bill discussions ramp up, … Read More