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IFB Weekly - December 4, 2023

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From the President: 

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in November. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.  


IFB Weekly - November 27, 2023

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From the President: 

It feels strange to say it, but this is my final written communication as the President of Illinois Farm Bureau. I hope everyone had a restful week of giving thanks and are pre…

IFB Weekly - November 20, 2023

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From the President: 

November continues on at such a rapid pace — I can't believe the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Last week was busy and productive. It was also bittersweet, as I had the oppor…

IFB Weekly - November 13, 2023

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From the President: 

I had a front row seat to IFB's grassroots policy development process last week as the Resolutions Committee came together for its November meeting at the home office in Bloomi…

IFB Weekly - November 6, 2023

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From the President: 

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in October. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.  


IFB Weekly - October 30, 2023

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From the President: 

Last week we were delighted to welcome Heather Roberts to our headquarters in Bloomington. Heather serves as the Director of Corporate Administration for Prairie Farms and also…

IFB Weekly - October 23, 2023

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From the President: 

Last week, the IAA Board of Directors welcomed presentations by Dean Germán Bollero, Dr. Sarah Low, and Jonathan Coppess from the U of I College of ACES. It was good to have th…

IFB Weekly - October 16, 2023

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From the President: 

It was busy on my farm last week, and I assume many of you had busy weeks, too. While we've been out on our farms during this harvest time, the Organizational Member Strategy t…

IFB Weekly - October 9, 2023

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From the President: 

It's hard to believe that last week I attended my last American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) board meeting. There are three state presidents retiring or terming off the board …

IFB Weekly - October 2, 2023

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From the President: 

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in September. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members.  


IFB Weekly - September 25, 2023

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From the President: 

Fall is here! Farm Bill and harvest topping our minds as the season turns. Read more here


IFB Weekly - September 18, 2023

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From the President: 

This week has been full of preparations – for harvest, the IAA Board meeting this week, and the OMS Advisory Committee meeting this week. I also took a trip up to Champaign las…

IFB Weekly - September 11, 2023

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From the President: 

This week our IAA Board Gardner Chair Committee met with Jonathan Coppess, Dr. Sarah Low, and Dr. Marin Skidmore from ACES to talk about the ongoing policy research funded by t…

IFB Weekly - September 4, 2023

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From the President: 

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in August. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members. 


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IFB Weekly - August 28, 2023

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From the President: 

I hope to see many of you next week at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Be sure to check out the stage in our IFB tent (#753 on 7th Progress Street). We’ll be running a serie…

IFB Weekly - August 21, 2023

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From the President: 

This week, our Organizational Member Strategy (OMS) Advisory Committee met in Springfield, Illinois, for their first in-person meeting. The Committee includes four IAA director…

IFB Weekly - August 14, 2023

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From the President: 

The Illinois Farmers Council, made up of leaders from IFB and several commodity groups, collaborated on the “Future of Ag Forum” event recently, convening experts on topics inc…

IFB Weekly - August 7, 2023

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From the President: 

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in July. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members. 


IFB Weekly - July 31, 2023

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From the President: 

This week we hosted our Agribusiness Roundtable at the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis. It was our first time to have this event since 2019. Read more here


IFB Weekly - July 24, 2023

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From the President: 

This week the IFB Board of Directors heard the latest from Washington D.C. discussions pertaining to the Farm Bill. We continue to make it known to our elected leaders just how…

IFB Weekly - July 17, 2023

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From the President:  

This week included a trip to our Nation’s Capital for the AFBF Council of Presidents meeting as well as the AFBF Board meeting. It was a great opportunity to meet with personn…

IFB Weekly - July 10, 2023

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From the President:  

I along with the leaders of the Illinois agricultural commodity organizations had a great opportunity to meet with Senator Durbin and Congressman Jonathan Jackson to discuss t…

IFB Weekly - July 3, 2023

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From the President:  

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in June. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members. 


IFB Weekly - June 26, 2023

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From the President:  

A group of ten Midwest state Farm Bureau presidents and AFBF President Zippy Duvall met recently in Rosemont, Illinois to discuss many of the key issues facing our members.  R…

IFB Weekly - June 19, 2023

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From the President: 

The AFBF Advocacy Fly-In was last week.  Read more here


IFB Weekly - June 12, 2023

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From the President:  

Farmers and policy experts from England and Wales visited Illinois this week to continue building our international relationships. Read more here


IFB Weekly - June 5, 2023

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From the President:  

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in May. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members. 


IFB Weekly - May 29, 2023

 

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From the President: 

IFB wins seven PR/Communication Awards of Excellence from AFBF…


IFB Weekly - May 22, 2023

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From the President:

Schedule for IFB Nutrient Stewardship Field Days. Read more here


IFB Weekly - May 15, 2023

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From the President:

I’m disappointed in the Supreme Court ruling on Prop. 12.  Read more here.


IFB Weekly - May 8, 2023

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From the President:

I’m pleased to report two new additions to our IFB Management Team. Read more here.


IFB Weekly - May 1, 2023

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From the President:  

Click here for a list of the ways IFB has provided value to our members in April. Use this as a tool to help recruit and retain members. 


IFB Weekly - April 24, 2023

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From the President:  

IFB Board approved funding to support Corn Belt Ports. Read more here


  • In the News: Illinois farmers speak on nutrient loss, spring planting in recent news features
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IFB Weekly - April 17, 2023

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From the President: 

IFB working with CFB’s to participate in broadband listening sessions. Read more here


IFB Weekly - April 10, 2023

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From the President: 

Analytics show strong viewership of Sustaining Our Future documentary.  Read more here


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