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Farmers meet with U.S. legislators, staff in D.C.
USMCA, RFS and prevented planting among the topics discussed.
Published September 17, 2019 Source: | Tags: Leaders to Washington, policy, trade -
Put farm safety into high gear
With agriculture being the most dangerous work sector in America, Illinois Farm Bureau puts focus on the importance of a safe and healthy lifestyle.
Published September 16, 2019 Source: | Tags: Farm Safety Week, safety, National Farm Safety and Health Week -
Brazilian ag group tours Mercer County farm
Touring ag group gets local crop update, tries fruit pies for the first time.
Published September 13, 2019 Source: | Tags: County Farm Bureau, Mercer County Farm Bureau, Ag Tour -
IFB seeks nutrient stewardship projects to grow efforts
For a fifth year, the IFB Board is investing $100,000 in the Nutrient Stewardship Grant program.
Published September 12, 2019 Source: | Tags: nutrient loss, nutrient stewardship, nutrient management, IFB Nutrient Stewardship Grant, NLRS -
Equalization factors balance taxpayer inequities
Under the Illinois Property Tax Code, property in the state should be assessed at 33 1/3% of its full value
Published September 11, 2019 Source: | Tags: LINK, property assessment -
U.S. district judge in Georgia rules against WOTUS
Ruling a small victory for the agriculture community against the 2015 WOTUS rule.
Published September 10, 2019 Source: | Tags: policy, policy issues, waters of the U.S. -
IFB priority bill among hundreds signed
Lawmakers will return for the fall veto session in late October.
Published September 9, 2019 Source: | Tags: legislation, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, policy -
IFB members achieve historic membership goal
IFB president encourages members to take advantage of the various benefits and welcome new members.
Published September 6, 2019 Source: | Tags: IFB membership, member benefits, Farm Bureau membership -
Nitrogen strip trial evaluated at field day
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos and State Rep. Norine Hammond joined nearly 60 farmers to learn about nitrogen efficiency.
Published September 5, 2019 Source: | Tags: field day, nutrient stewardship, IFB Nutrient Stewardship Grant -
Cover crops, manure focus of field day
When getting into cover crops, it's recommended to start on a small scale with a single species.
Published September 4, 2019 Source: | Tags: field day, cover crops