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Farm-to-fork event cultivates conversations
Guests hear firsthand from farmers on the practices they use; professors discuss the science of food during event funded by an Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Communications Grant.
Published August 23, 2018 Source: | Tags: Henry County Farm Bureau, Farm-to-fork event, Farm to Fork, consumer education, consumer engagement, advocacy, Megan Dwyer -
Grundy County tour showcases agriculture
Local residents visit barge-loading facility, nursery through farm tour funded by an Illinois Farm Bureau Consumer Communications Grant.
Published August 22, 2018 Source: | Tags: Grundy County Farm Bureau, annual On the Farm and Around the Table Tour, consumer education, farm tour -
IFB offers new podcast
First couple episodes focus on global impact of the current trade disputes.
Published August 21, 2018 Source: | Tags: IFB podcast, Back to Our Grassroots, tariffs, trade climate, what's hot in ag -
Pike, Scott members approve merger
Current presidents agree the consolidation will make the new organization stronger. 'This is good for both counties.'
Published August 20, 2018 Source: | Tags: Pike County Farm Bureau, Scott County Farm Bureau, county merger, CFB merger, Pike-Scott Farm Bureau, Chris Anderson -
Auction items sought to benefit IAA Foundation
Members may once again help raise money for the IAA Foundation through donation of auction items.
Published August 17, 2018 Source: | Tags: IAA Foundation, live auction, silent auction, IFB annual meeting, donations, gifts -
IFB reiterates need to repeal WOTUS
Organization contends the rule is unlawful and confusing for landowners during most recent public comment period.
Published August 16, 2018 Source: | Tags: WOTUS, policy news, waters of the U.S., Chris Anderson, repeal, IFB comments -
Agriculture Day at state fair features awards, surprises, politics
Festivities during Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair recognizes everything great about the Illinois food and farming sector.
Published August 15, 2018 Source: | Tags: Illinois State Fair, Ag Day, Agriculture Day, Springfield, Illinois Young Leaders, Justin and Ellen Rahn, Andrew and Heather Spray, 2018 IFB Excellence in Agriculture Award, 2018 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Achievement Award, Rachel Torbert, Mike Orso -
Kinzinger discusses trade issues in Livingston County
Farmers express their concern over using tariffs as a negotiating tool at IFB event.
Published August 14, 2018 Source: | Tags: Livingston County, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, legislator, Livingston County Farm Bureau, tariffs, farm economy, trade issues, Daniel Grant -
Crop prices a casualty of trade war
Track the downward trend in the value of your corn and soybeans with this timeline.
Published August 13, 2018 Source: | Tags: crop prices, trade, tariffs, profit news, trade timeline, farmdoc daily, corn prices, soybean prices, China -
IFB plans fun, advocacy at Illinois State Fair
IDOA tent stage gains activities. Read about some of the highlights.
Published August 10, 2018 Source: | Tags: Illinois State Fair, Springfield, Ag Day, Agriculture Day, Illinois Specialty Growers