A coalition of more than 250 companies as well as state and national agriculture, biofuel, oil and energy industries groups signed a letter to the four party leaders urging legislators … Read More

Delegates approved a change to Illinois Farm Bureau’s bylaws. The new bylaw requires meeting notices be provided to voting members only. The change would also add email as an acceptable … Read More

U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Penn., was elected to head the House Agriculture Committee when the new Congress is seated next month. He has sat on House Ag for more … Read More

“In the Treasurer’s Office I’m the chief investment officer, we want to make investments in Illinois agriculture,” he told FarmWeek’s Kay Shipman. He shared details of the program and about … Read More

What makes a successful farm transition plan? It’s not just a pen and paper. “Legal documents at best are a good safety net,” said Dan Bean, partner at CMA Global. … Read More

But one thing farmers can control is the fate of their operation. “The current generation needs to plan an exit role before it’s time,” said Dan Bean, partner at CMA … Read More

Soybean meal contracts have been on a winning streak. At the same time, soybean oil is fading fast. What’s causing the spread? Dan Basse of Ag Resources and RFD’s DeLoss … Read More

The 327 delegates also took action on policies regarding mental health, nutrition, transportation, education and publishing notices on public meetings. READ MORE  

A pair of submittals from Cook County Farm Bureau covering food accessibility and security were discussed and approved by Illinois Farm Bureau delegates. Mark Gebhards, IFB executive director of governmental … Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau’s policy book now features language that specifically addresses pipeline projects transporting for storage carbon dioxide captured from ethanol and fertilizer production. It was adopted after a 45-minute … Read More