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USDA to Survey Farmer’s Planting Intentions for 2020

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[Springfield, Illinois] – February 14, 2020 -- As the 2020 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDA’s Prospective Plantings... Read More.

Soybean Farmers: New Restrictions for Dicamba Next Year

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There are new restrictions for the herbicide dicamba for next year’s growing season Illinois soybean farmers should note. The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the additional label restrictions about when, and under what conditions, the herbicide can be applied to control broadleaf weeds. The... Read More.
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Shimkus: Farmers Want Trade

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As trade talks dredge on, Illinois’ senior Republican House member says farmers in his district are pushing for the federal government to move on a deal with Mexico and Canada, but he suspects politics are getting in the way. The agricultural community has been pushing... Read More.

Farmers in Holding Pattern

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Farmers in Holding Pattern Local farmers remain in a holding pattern as they wait for dry ground and warmer soil temperatures prior to starting spring planting. Statewide, there were 1.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 7, 2019. Statewide, the average temperature was 48.4... Read More.

Farmers Eligible for Hauling Permit

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Farmers Eligible for Hauling Permit The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Governor Bruce Rauner’s declaration today of a Harvest Season Emergency. “We appreciate Governor Rauner declaring an emergency harvest situation for the 2018 harvest season because it opens... Read More.
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Farmers Await New Farm Bill

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Farmers Await New Farm Bill The 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.

Area Farmers Harvesting

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Area Farmers Harvesting While corn harvest was already underway in White County, a number of local farmers have kicked “it” into high gear to beat rising flood waters. Local farmers with fields along the Wabash, Little Wabash and Skillet Fork were working late into the night... Read More.

Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

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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.
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Prairie Farmer Names 2018 Master Farmers

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MARIETTA, Ill. (March 1, 2018) – Four Illinois farmers have been selected as 2018 Master Farmers by Prairie Farmer magazine. The group will be honored for their exceptional agricultural production skills and community service at a ceremony in Springfield, Ill., on Wednesday, March 14.   Award... Read More.
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