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Statement from Illinois Farm Bureau on Temporary Summer E-15 Sales
"This announcement is a win-win for Illinois farmers who produce and deliver more than 657 million bushels of corn to the 13 ethanol plants in our state, producing 1.84 billion gallons of ethanol."
Published April 19, 2024 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: News release, press release, Ethanol, E-15, IFB statement -
Black Vulture Depredation Permits Now Available for Impacted Livestock Farmers
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) recently secured statewide black vulture depredation permits through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service effective April 1 through March 31, 2025. Black vultures are known to prey on young livestock and birthing mo…
Published April 3, 2024 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: news release, press release, livestock, black vulture -
New Illinois Farm Bureau Docuseries Connects Rural, Urban Farmers
Rural and urban farmers recently came together in a new Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB)-produced docuseries highlighting the shared characteristics, goals and challenges they face when farming.
Published April 2, 2024 Source: | Tags: News release, press release, docuseries, fields apart, rooted together, Urban and Rural Farms, urban agriculture, rural-urban divide -
Applications Now Available for Veterinary Student Loans
Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) is accepting applications for its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program. Loans are available to second-year veterinary students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in…
Published March 18, 2024 Source: | Tags: IVET, Scholarship, Applicatins, Veterinary Student Loans, Press Release -
Statement From Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the SEC’s Revised Climate Disclosure Rule
The Scope 3 requirement would have imposed additional burdens on our farmers – especially our small, family-owned farms – which could have potentially led to even more consolidation in our industry.
Published March 7, 2024 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: Scope 3, Environment, IFB Statement -
IAA Foundation to Hold Golf Outing to Benefit Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
Golfers are invited to take PAR-t in the 28th annual Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) Golf Outing hosted by the IAA Foundation on Thursday, June 13, at the Oaks at River’s Edge in Pontiac.
Published March 4, 2024 Source: | Tags: IAITC, IAA Foundation, Media Release, IAA Golf Outing -
IFB Spring Field Days to Highlight Nutrient Loss Research, Best Practices
Recognizing the need for continued research, education and outreach to further nutrient loss reduction goals, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host four spring Nutrient Stewardship Field Days for farmers and industry partners to collaborate…
Published March 1, 2024 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: Illinois NLRS, nutrient stewardship, IFB nutrient stewardship grants, Nutrient Stewardship Field Day, media release -
Illinois Farm Bureau Awards 27 Local Pollinator, Environmental Stewardship Grants
In support of farmer-led, locally developed conservation efforts, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is awarding 27 Nutrient Stewardship and Pollinator Conservation grants to county Farm Bureaus (CFBs) across the state for local projects.
Published February 15, 2024 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, Illinois NLRS, NLRS, IFB nutrient stewardship grants, Nutrient Stewardship Grant, Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS), Nutrient Stewardship Field Day -
Illinois Farm Families to Be Featured in Super Bowl LVIII Commercial
Illinois fans tuning into this weekend’s big game may see some familiar faces in a new commercial featuring five Illinois farm families. The commercial, titled “Career Path,” will air during Super Bowl LVIII, Feb. 11, and close out Illinois…
Published February 5, 2024 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: Illinois Farm Families, IFF, We are the 96 -
Statement From the Illinois Farm Bureau on State Legislators’ Effort to Protect Family Farms
Members of the Illinois General Assembly announced today the Family Farm Preservation Act, a bipartisan effort to protect farm families and their land by updating the Illinois Estate Tax code. The measure is being spearheaded by Sen. Dave K…
Published January 31, 2024 Source: | Tags: IFB statement