IFB In Action

Leaders to D.C. about impactful advocacy
Eleven IFB members joined the Leaders to Washington trip, advocating on behalf of Illinois farmers for the farm economy, trade, rural road and hospital improvements, and more.
Published September 15, 2025 Source:

IFB members meet with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden
More than 50 Illinois Farm Bureau members and other commodity group representatives who met directly with Vaden during a roundtable at the Farm Progress Show. House Ag Committee members Mike Bost and Mary Miller also spoke at the event.
Published September 3, 2025 Source: | Tags: USDA, Ag Secretary, Stephen Vaden, Illinois Farm Bureau

Gov. JB Pritzker signs IFB-backed nuisance deer legislation
“Legislation like this highlights the moments where government works,” said Illinois Sen. Patrick Joyce. “Through the Illinois Farm Bureau, I was able to hear and see the issues our farmers were experiencing, and from there I was able to do…
Published August 19, 2025 Source:

Agribusiness Roundtable reaffirms IFB’s role as key convenor, connector
The farmer’s voice matters in these powerful rooms, and Illinois Farm Bureau is committed to standing with its farmer members, not just in the field, but elevating their voices in many rooms where decisions are being made
Published August 15, 2025 Source:

IFB weighs in on RFS proposal
Significant increases in proposed renewable volume obligations, as well as preference for domestic feedstocks will help provide market certainty for farmers and strengthen long-term demand for corn and soybeans, IFB President Brian Duncan w…
Published August 14, 2025 Source:

IFB leaders advocate in D.C.
IFB President Brian Duncan and IFB Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse spoke with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Surgeon General Dr. Casey Means, who played a key role in the MAHA report released…
Published July 23, 2025 Source:

D.C. trip builds excitement around policy process
“There’s a real admiration for our grassroots policy process, how it really makes our organization stand out from others, because the policy work we do really does begin with the members,” said IFB VP Evan Hultine.
Published July 1, 2025 Source:

IFB talks farm bill, MAHA in D.C.
IFB leaders sat down with Illinois’ congressional delegation and staff to support the organization’s priority issues, such as tax provisions that benefit farmers and a full five-year farm bill.
Published June 16, 2025 Source:

IFB launches Farm Bill Working Group
“The Farm Bill Working Group will be a great opportunity for our grassroots process to succeed, with a diverse group of farmers delivering for Illinois agriculture,” IFB President Brian Duncan said.
Published June 11, 2025 Source:

IFB-backed deer nuisance bill passed by General Assembly
“Working together with the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and those affected has resulted in a significant piece of legislation to address this problem,” said state Rep. Norine Hammond
Published June 2, 2025 Source: | Tags: Illinois General Assembly, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Legislation, Illinois Farm Bureau