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Farmers Await New Farm Bill

Monday, September 17 by Jc Tinsley

Farmers Await New Farm BillThe federal farm bill, which contains a slew of government programs for crop insurance, farm credit, research and more, is in conference committee where U.S. senators and representatives are hashing out the differences between two separate versions. One sticking point is... Read More.

Farm Bureau Offering Reward in UTV Theft

Friday, August 31 by Jc Tinsley

Reward Offered for Information about UTV theftThe Illinois Farm Bureau is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony conviction for the recent theft of a John Deere Gator UTV side-by-side, owned by Jim and Matt Rush of rural Fairfield.Through that organization’s... Read More.

Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee Tractor Pull Details

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Farm Bureau’s Young Leader Committee will once again host the Youth Pedal Pull at the White County Fair on Saturday, August 11th. The event kicks off at 5 at the Floral Hall.All area youth are welcomed to participate. Three classes for... Read More.

Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to send a portion of $12 billion directly to farmers’ pockets as a way to soothe the sting of the tariff battle he’s waging against foreign importers of American farm commodities.Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the program Tuesday... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Farm Bill Conference Committee Selection

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the House-Senate conference committee on the Farm Bill.“As the representative of one of the top corn, bean, and pork producing districts in the country, I’m honored to serve on... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee

Thursday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to send the 2018 farm bill to the conference committee.“Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased that the House has taken another step toward passing the... Read More.

Barton awarded nursing scholarship from Farm Bureau

Monday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Morgan Barton, Norris City, is the recipient of a $4,000 scholarship from the Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Nurse Practitioner Program.The scholarship program helps encourage and develop the pool of rural health practitioners to help meet primary care needs in rural Illinois. Students who... Read More.

Bryce Williams new Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek CropWatcher

Thursday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Bryce Williams of Enfield has been selected as one of 5 new CropWatchers for the Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek publication.More information here... https://farmweeknow.com/story-cropwatchers-digital-age-5-177436

IFB Statement Regarding Senate Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Senate passage of the 2018 farm bill.“Illinois Farm Bureau is pleased the U.S. Senate completed its work on a farm bill and swiftly approved it on a strong bipartisan vote... Read More.

Farm Bureau members invited to annual appreciation lunch

Wednesday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

This summer, the White County Farm Bureau would like to say “thank you” to our members by inviting you to our annual Member Appreciation Lunch. The appreciation lunch will be Wednesday, July 18, in the Floral Hall at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. The... Read More.