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Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy comes from White County

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

By Kay Shipman and Deana Stroisch Capping off a yearlong policy process, county Farm Bureau delegates this week endorsed a new solar energy policy, the organization’s farm bill priorities and strengthened policies related to conservation programs. Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy, originally proposed by White... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau Members Urge President Trump to Remain in NAFTA

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members today urged President Donald Trump to support American farmers by continuing trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico and remaining a part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “Trade deals ensure we have a market for our products and... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau Members Elect President, Vice President

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) delegates re-elected President Richard Guebert, Jr. and elected a new Vice President, Brian Duncan of Ogle County, at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 2-5. Richard Guebert, Jr., of Ellis Grove in Randolph County, will serve another two-year term as... Read More.

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Illinois Farm Bureau: Sluggish Farm Economy Continues to Concern Illinois Farmers

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Considering continued weakness in the farm economy, 33 percent of Illinois farmers surveyed expect the overall financial health of their farms to decline in 2018. Fifty-nine percent said they expect it to remain the same as in 2017. The answers are in response to... Read More.

Governor notes farmers’ contributions at Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today addressed the importance of agriculture to Illinois’ economy before an audience of hundreds of Illinois farmers and agribusiness leaders gathered at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago. He arrived mid-morning at the general delegate session of... Read More.

Trump Administration Appoints William J. Graff to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Illinois

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Trump Administration recently appointed William J. Graff as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA). Graff will join the Illinois FSA team on Monday, November 13, 2017. Graff is a long time grain and livestock farmer from... Read More.

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STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING GOV. BRUCE RAUNER’S HARVEST EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Harvest Emergency declaration. “Illinois Farm Bureau thanks Governor Rauner for making this declaration. “The 2017 harvest is taking longer than usual. Erratic weather is a contributing factor. Further, for... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society team up to help medical students

Friday, September 8 by Jc Tinsley

Medical students looking for help with recommendations or financial support are encouraged to apply to the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program (RIMSAP). Established by the Illinois State Medical Society and the Illinois Farm Bureau, RIMSAP aims to increase the number of rural primary... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau offering stroke screening June 16th

Thursday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Life Line Screening will offer five health screenings using non-invasive ultrasound to assess your risk for stroke and vascular disease from on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the White County Farm Bureau. Five screenings will be offered which scan for potential health problems related to... Read More.

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USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017. “County committees allow farmers and ranchers to make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally to best... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: farm

Illinois Farm Bureau’s new solar policy comes from White County

Illinois Farm Bureau Members Urge President Trump to Remain in NAFTA

Illinois Farm Bureau Members Elect President, Vice President

Illinois Farm Bureau: Sluggish Farm Economy Continues to Concern Illinois Farmers

Governor notes farmers’ contributions at Illinois Farm Bureau annual meeting

Trump Administration Appoints William J. Graff to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Illinois

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING GOV. BRUCE RAUNER’S HARVEST EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society team up to help medical students

White County Farm Bureau offering stroke screening June 16th

USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15

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