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Agricultural trade deficit could soon reach record highs. Is there cause for concern?
St. Clair County farmer Chris Otten recently spoke with St. Louis Public Radio about the U.S.'s projected $20 billion agricultural trade deficit.
Published January 3, 2024 Source: St. Louis Public Radio | Tags: news article, feature article, farmer feature, trade -
In Illinois, young, conservation-minded farmers race against climate change to save their soil
Macon County farmers Jake Lieb and Michelle Carr this fall spoke with WBEZ about agriculture conservation efforts and progress made to reduce nutrient loss.
Published November 20, 2023 Source: WBEZ | Tags: farmer feature, farmer perspective, conservation, environment, environmental stewardship, news story -
The Great Pumpkin State: When it Comes to Pumpkins, Illinois is No. 1
Despite a rough start to the season, Illinois farmers Lloyd and Jacob Goebbert in an interview with the Daily Herald in Chicago assured consumers that there will be plenty of pumpkins to line their porches this Halloween.
Published October 2, 2023 Source: Daily Herald | Tags: pumpkin, agritourism, farmer feature, farmer interivew, news story -
Stress Runs High in Agriculture, Especially for Women
McLean County farmers Jaqueline Witte and Rachel Fulton recently spoke with WGLT about mental health stressors in agriculture. WGLT reports that studies have shown mental health conditions are common among agriculture professionals and thei…
Published September 26, 2023 Source: WGLT | Tags: news article, feature article, farmer feature, mental health -
Harsh winter means poor Illinois peach crop
Southern Illinois farmers Jack Lanxon, of Eckert's Inc., and Austin Flamm, of Flamm Orchards, joined NPR's The 21st Show podcast to talk about how unexpected harsh winter weather disrupted the Illinois peach growing season.
Published August 8, 2023 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: news feature, farmer feature, peach shortage, news story, weather -
It's slim pickings for southern Illinois peaches this year -- and you'll pay more
Southern Illinois farmers Austin Flamm and Chris Eckert spoke with St. Louis NPR about how an unexpected cold spell in late December knocked out the majority of their peach crop.
Published July 26, 2023 Source: St. Louis Public Radio | Tags: farmer feature, orchard, peach shortage, weather, feature article, news story -
Rains relieve Central Illinois growers -- but is the damage done?
Macon County farmers Brad Dearing and Reid Thompson spoke with the Pantagraph about drought and recent weather events.
Published July 9, 2023 Source: The Pantagraph | Tags: farmer feature, drought, weather, farmer perspective -
Drought in Illinois can lead to higher food prices
IFB Vice President Brian Duncan joined NPR's "The 21st Show" to discuss the severe drought conditions in Illinois.
Published July 5, 2023 Source: Illinois Public Media | Tags: podcast, radio, farmer feature, drought, weather, derecho, farmer perspective, markets, farmer interview -
Another Season of Drought Would Cost Illinois Farms
Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan spoke with Crain's Chicago Business about the drought and potential impact on agriculture.
Published June 27, 2023 Source: Crain's Chicago Business | Tags: news, farmer perspective, farmer feature, drought, weather -
Tipping Point: Agriculture on the brink — A PBS NewsHour Special
Bureau County farmer Michael Ganschow and IFB Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Lurkins joined award-winning PBS correspondent Miles O'brien in a recent PBS NewsHour on agriculture, water, and climate.
Published June 1, 2023 Source: PBS NewsHour | Tags: news, farmer perspective, farmer feature, NLRS, conservation