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In the News: Illinois farmers speak on nutrient loss, spring planting in recent news features

To keep up with the latest news media coverage featuring IFB farm members, visit IFB’s “In the News’ webpage. It can be accessed under the “Resources” tab at www.ilfb.org. To check out the latest media coverage, visit: www.ilfb.org/in-the-news/. 

About ‘In the News’

Several central Illinois Farmers were featured recently in news features on a variety of topics, including spring planting, nutrient loss reduction strategies, and Mexico’s ban on GMO corn. In March, Illinois Farm Bureau launched the ‘In the News’ webpage to highlight recent media coverage and thank farmers who take time out of their busy schedules to speak with members of the news media.

Vice President Brian Duncan Appears on Big Talk with Bruce Dickey

Earlier this month, IFB Vice President Brian Duncan appeared on “Big Talk with Bruce Dickey,” a local news segment on Wabash Catch TV. The interview covered a wide range of topics affecting Illinois farm and non-farm families. Watch the full interview here.

 

The Future of Farming

         

Farmers Joe Pickrell and Steve Turner discussed ongoing nutrient loss reduction strategy projects and practices around the state in an interview with Illinois Times. The article also highlights Illinois Farm Bureau’s upcoming spring and summer NLRS Field Days and nutrient stewardship grant program. Read the full article here.

 

After Growing GM Corn for Decades, Some U.S. Farmers Open to Mexican Restrictions

Will County farmer Dave Kestel spoke with Reuters about Mexico’s recent ban on GMO corn. When asked about whether he would consider growing non-GM crops, Kestel said, “You need to make it worth my while.”

Read the full article here.

 

Prime Conditions Usher in Start of Planting Season for Central Illinois Farmers

Central Illinois farmers in Macon, Shelby, and DeWitt counties spoke with the Herald & Review in Decatur about spring planting conditions. Interviews feature farmers Adam Brown, Macon County, Bryon Coffman, Shelby County, and Kevin Toohill, DeWitt County. The article includes discussion on technology advancements in agriculture, which have helped increase efficiency.

Read the full article here.

 

Central Illinois Farmers Optimistic but Wary of Wary of Rising Costs as Planting Season Begins

Central Illinois Farmers in McLean, Tazewell, and DeWitt Counties spoke with The Pantagraph about rising input costs as planting season kicks off. Interviews feature farmers Jason Kieser, McLean County, Mike Deppert, Tazwell County, and Kevin Toohill, DeWitt County. The article discusses spring planting conditions as well as rising input costs and interest rates.

Read the full article here. 

For additional information or questions, please contact IFB Media Relations Specialist Sierra Henry at shenry@ilfb.org or Director of Issue Management DeAnne Bloomberg at dbloomberg@ilfb.org.