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University of Illinois Extension Specialist and Agronomist Named 2025 Top Crop Adviser
Dennis Bowman, of Urbana, was recently named recipient of the 2025 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award in recognition of his exemplary service as a go-to resource for cutting-edge agricultural technology.
Published September 9, 2025 Source: | Tags: CCA Award, Certified Crop Adviser, Environment -
Three University Students Selected for Illinois Farm Bureau Veterinary Student Loan Program
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) recently selected three students for the Illinois Veterinary Student Loan Program (IVET), which aims to support the next generation of veterinarians focusing on caring for food animals.
Published September 3, 2025 Source: | Tags: IVET, Scholarship -
Kate “Pink Hat Farmer” Huffman Named 2025 Young Leader Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner
A stalwart advocate of farmer mental health and celebrating women in agriculture, Kate Huffman was recently named winner of the prestigious 2025 Excellence in Agriculture award.
Published August 25, 2025 Source: -
Champaign County Couple Named 2025 Young Leader Achievement Award Winners
Recognizing years of hard work and agricultural advocacy, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders named Daniel and Constance Herriott winners of the prestigious 2025 Young Leader Achievement award.
Published August 25, 2025 Source: -
Winners of the 25th Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest Announced (1)
Sixty-five young livestock exhibitors vied for the title of “Grand Champion Overall Master Showman” on Aug. 8 during the 2025 Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest.
Published August 11, 2025 Source: -
The Daiber Effect: Madison County Farmer’s Legacy Lives Through Generous Scholarship Donation
A farmer’s legacy is not measured in acres or yield alone. With one of his final gifts, the late farmer Gene Daiber is planting seeds for the next generation of agriculture leaders in the St. Louis metro area.
Published August 4, 2025 Source: -
Illinois Wheat Association to Host 2025 Summer Wheat Forum
Connect with crop experts and innovators during the Illinois Wheat Association’s (IWA) annual Summer Wheat Forum.
Published July 8, 2025 Source: | Tags: IWA, Illinois Wheat Association, Summer Wheat Forum -
IFB 2025 Summer Field Days to Highlight Nutrient Loss Research, Best Practices
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host nine Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.
Published June 30, 2025 Source: | Tags: Illinois NLRS, NLRS, Field Days, Summer Field Days, Nutrient stewardship grant, nutrient stewardship field day -
Dairy Farmers Donate 24,000 Pounds of Milk to Illinois Food Banks
Recognizing the hardships many communities are facing, Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) donated 24,000 pounds of milk, including lactose-free, between three local food banks.
Published June 16, 2025 Source: | Tags: IMPA, Illinois Milk Producers Association, Milk, Dairy, Livestock, Milk Donation, Donation, Food Bank -
Illinois Farm Bureau Applauds the Illinois General Assembly’s Passage of Nuisance Deer Legislation
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan commented today on the Illinois General Assembly recently passing Senate Bill 710, which implements changes to the Wildlife Code to address costly damage from deer.
Published June 2, 2025 Source: