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Mitchell advances to Sweet 16 in YL Discussion Meet
Sara Mitchell of Grundy County is representing Illinois at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Leader Discussion Meet.
Published January 20, 2020 Source: | Tags: IFB Young Leaders, AFBF, young leader discussion meet -
Senate passes USMCA
Richard Guebert Jr., Illinois Farm Bureau president, greatly appreciates both of Illinois' senators voting in favor of the bill.
Published January 17, 2020 Source: | Tags: USMCA, trade, Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr. -
IFB president: 'U.S.-China agreement provides a pathway for young farmers'
Under the agreement, China agreed to annually purchase on average at least $40 billion of U.S. food, agricultural and seafood during the next two years.
Published January 16, 2020 Source: | Tags: U.S.-China trade agreement, trade -
5 county Farm Bureaus named Liberty Bell winners
Winning this award is a tribute to the priority IFB places on being actively involved in local affairs and legislative activities.
Published January 15, 2020 Source: | Tags: County Farm Bureau, Liberty Bell winners -
Farmers still waiting for key trucking announcements
IFB's Assistant Director of Transportation and Government, Kirby Wagner, gives his first update of 2020.
Published January 14, 2020 Source: | Tags: View from the Road, Kirby Wagner, transportation -
Specialty growers encouraged to share stories of their farms
“In today’s world, storytelling is a phenomenon," according to communications consultant.
Published January 13, 2020 Source: | Tags: Specialty Crop Conference, specialty growers -
Guidance for flood debasements from IFB
In order to receive a flood debasement, the farmer needs to document crop loss percentages and report that information to the CCAO.
Published January 10, 2020 Source: | Tags: LINK, flood debasements -
Register for IFB farm legacy seminars
Learn to identify and avoid the seven common mistakes that lead to family farm failures.
Published January 9, 2020 Source: | Tags: farm legacy seminars -
COUNTRY, IFB hosting Agribusiness Seminars
The seminars aim to assist farmers on a variety of topics, including Federal Crop Insurance offerings.
Published January 8, 2020 Source: | Tags: Agribusiness Seminars, COUNTRY Financial -
YL chairman encourages members to try something new
Drew DeSutter farms full time in Knox County with his father, uncle and cousin.
Published January 7, 2020 Source: | Tags: IFB Young Leaders, Young Leaders