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Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Biden Administration’s Proposed Renewable Volume Obligations
Illinois Farm Bureau strongly opposes the Biden Administration’s Proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2020, 2021 and 2022, which would wipe out billions of gallons of ethanol demand and send the wrong message to Illinois farmers…
Published September 24, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, Renewable Fuel Standard, Renewable Volume Obligations, renewable fuel, ethanol

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding this morning’s Senate passage of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.
Published August 10, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, Infrastructure package, bipartisan infrastructure package

Illinois Farm Bureau Announces 2021 Nutrient Stewardship Summer Field Day Lineup
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) and its membership continue to place environmental stewardship as a top priority, following through by committing significant resources and voluntary practices to push forward in their efforts.
Published June 15, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, media release, NLRS, nutrient stewardship, Nutrient Stewardship Grant, Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS), Nutrient Stewardship Field Day, summer field days, conservation, water quality, soil health

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Reversal of Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers announcement of their intention to reverse the Navigable Waters Protect…
Published June 10, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, water protection, Navigable Waters Protection Rule, WOTUS, water quality, waters of the U.S., environmental stewardship

2021 Illinois Dairy Technology Tour Features Virtual On-Farm Tour
Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and University of Illinois Dairy Extension will host a virtual on-farm tour of Hunter Haven Farms followed by a live question-and-answer panel discussion.
Published June 9, 2021 Source: | Tags: news rele, press release, media release, event release, Illinois Milk Producers Association, IMPA Dairy Tech Tour

Illinois Farm Bureau Submits Comments to USDA Regarding Climate Change and Agriculture
To continue engagement in the climate arena, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) responded to USDA’s request for public comment on tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad.
Published April 30, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, media release, news release, climate change, climate policy, carbon markets

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Confirmation
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the confirmation of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Published February 23, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, USDA Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack, Biden Administration

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding U.S. EPA’s New Position on Small Refinery Exemptions
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding yesterday’s U.S. EPA announcement confirming its support of the Tenth Circuit Court’s January 2020 decision
Published February 23, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, Renewable Fuel Standard, Ethanol, biofuels

Illinois Farm Bureau® Proposals Shape American Farm Bureau Federation Policy
Thousands of farmers across the country gathered virtually Sunday to Thursday for the 102nd Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Published January 15, 2021 Source: | Tags: media release, press release, news release, AFBF Annual Convention, AFBF policy, policy development, grassroots development

Environmental Policy, Stewardship, Collaboration Detailed in Illinois Farm Bureau 2020 Environmental Report
In a year of uncertainty, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) remained certain of its commitment to environmental stewardship in Illinois agriculture.
Published December 17, 2020 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, press release, 2020 Environmental Report, environmental stewardship, environment, Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS), Nutrient Stewardship Grant, nutrient stewardship, pollinators, conservation, Illinois Monarch Project, water quality, soil health, NLRS, environmental policy