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Rains relieve Central Illinois growers -- but is the damage done?
Macon County farmers Brad Dearing and Reid Thompson spoke with the Pantagraph about drought and recent weather events.
Published July 9, 2023 Source: The Pantagraph | Tags: farmer feature, drought, weather, farmer perspective -
Analysis: Decades of U.S. corn export dominance fade as Brazil seizes top supplier crown
IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. spoke with Reuters about declining U.S. corn exports.
Published July 7, 2023 Source: Reuters | Tags: exports, markets, drought, farmer interview, farmer perspective -
Damage to crops from derecho winds fall short of historic 2020 episode
Cass County farmer Steve Turner spoke with Fox Weather about a powerful derecho that ripped through parts of Central and Southern Illinois on June 29.
Published July 6, 2023 Source: Fox Weather | Tags: drought, weather, derecho, farmer interview, farmer perspective, tv segment -
After the storm: Illinois recovers from devastating derechos
Cass County farmer Steve Turner joined NPR's "The 21st Show" to talk about severe weather following a powerful derecho that ripped through parts of Central and Southern Illinois.
Published July 5, 2023 Source: Illinois Public Media | Tags: derecho, drought, weather, farmer interview, farmer perspective, radio, podcast -
Drought in Illinois can lead to higher food prices
IFB Vice President Brian Duncan joined NPR's "The 21st Show" to discuss the severe drought conditions in Illinois.
Published July 5, 2023 Source: Illinois Public Media | Tags: podcast, radio, farmer feature, drought, weather, derecho, farmer perspective, markets, farmer interview -
Illinois Farm Bureau gives an update on conditions following derecho storm
Kendall County farmer Kaylee Heap spoke with RFD-TV following a powerful derecho storm that ripped through parts of Central and Southern Illinois.
Published June 30, 2023 Source: RFD-TV | Tags: drought, weather, derecho, farmer perspective, farmer interview, TV segment -
Another Season of Drought Would Cost Illinois Farms
Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan spoke with Crain's Chicago Business about the drought and potential impact on agriculture.
Published June 27, 2023 Source: Crain's Chicago Business | Tags: news, farmer perspective, farmer feature, drought, weather -
Farmers in Bureau County React to Ongoing Drought
Bureau County Farm Bureau President Evan Hultine spoke with KWQC about expanding drought conditions and how it affects farmers and their crops.
Published June 23, 2023 Source: KWQC (NBC) | Tags: farmer interview, drought, farmer perspective, TV segment -
Next 3 Weeks 'Critical' to Crop Development as Illinois Farmers Cast Hopeful Eyes to the Skies
"We've got to have some rain right now. If we don't get some rain, we're darn sure not going to have a record crop," said IFB President Richard Guebert Jr.
Published June 16, 2023 Source: WCBU (NPR) | Tags: drought, farmer perspective, farmer interview, radio -
'Severe' Drought Conditions Reported in Cook County as Lack of Rain Hammers Chicago Area
Illinois Farm Bureau Board Director Jeff Kirwan spoke with NBC Chicago 5 about ongoing drought conditions in northern Illinois.
Published June 15, 2023 Source: NBC Chicago 5 | Tags: farmer interview, drought