Author: Membership

Profit Watch: What goes where

It’s been five months since some farmers made their seed commitments. But not all hybrids are the same and not all fields are the same. Now is a good time … Read More

As a farmer, Krista Swanson knows firsthand how demand affects the bottom line.

As a farmer, Krista Swanson knows firsthand how demand affects the bottom line. Swanson and her husband, Brett, are fifth-generation farmers who have managed their Knox County farm since 2012. … Read More

Voting delegates at American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2023 Annual Meeting adopted nearly a dozen new policies —

including measures on food security, energy and climate change — submitted by Illinois Farm Bureau’s delegation. “We were not successful on all levels of each and every policy, but we … Read More

National poll: Promising trends in rural opioid misuse

A survey of rural adults about opioid trends showed rural adults are more aware of and willing to discuss opioid abuse, but also believe there’s a higher rate of misuse … Read More

FFRI expanding free mental health resources for farmers

From a free helpline and telehealth counseling sessions to a virtual support group, the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) continues to reach farmers wherever they are. Looking to the year … Read More

New year, fresh start

The new year is the perfect time to make improvements in your overall health and wellness. Make a commitment to shape up eating habits by making more healthful food choices, … Read More

Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere at The Feed Store

Pam Wineinger had a longtime dream of opening a restaurant. Little did she know, the opportunity would come in the form of a feed store. Pam’s son, Nathan, purchased Country … Read More

IFB brings home awards

Illinois Farm Bureau’s “on-demand” county director certification program was recognized with a New Horizon Award during the AFBF Convention. The New Horizon Award honors the most innovative new state Farm … Read More

Heap takes fourth in national Excellence in Ag competition

Kendall-Grundy County Farm Bureau’s Kaylee Heap didn’t grow up in agriculture. She chooses to be a part of it. Her unique journey and growing involvement in Farm Bureau earned her … Read More

Hultine clinches third place in national Achievement Award competition

Evan Hultine spent a few years working off the farm for an ag service company and in seed sales before taking over the family farm in 2012. “My dad and … Read More

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