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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 -
IFB President Richard Guebert Appears on Scripps News Tonight to Discuss Farm Bill 2023
IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. joined Scripps News Tonight to discuss the farm bill and what its expiration without renewal could mean for farmers and Americans. Guebert discussed what actions IFB leaders have taken and conversations wit…
Published September 11, 2023 Source: Scripps News Tonight | Tags: TV segment, farm bill, farmer perspective, news feature, farmer interview -
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 -
Analysis: Decades of U.S. corn export dominance fade as Brazil seizes top supplier crown
IFB President Richard Guebert Jr. spoke with Reuters about declining U.S. corn exports.
Published July 7, 2023 Source: Reuters | Tags: exports, markets, drought, farmer interview, farmer perspective -
Damage to crops from derecho winds fall short of historic 2020 episode
Cass County farmer Steve Turner spoke with Fox Weather about a powerful derecho that ripped through parts of Central and Southern Illinois on June 29.
Published July 6, 2023 Source: Fox Weather | Tags: drought, weather, derecho, farmer interview, farmer perspective, tv segment -
After the storm: Illinois recovers from devastating derechos
Cass County farmer Steve Turner joined NPR's "The 21st Show" to talk about severe weather following a powerful derecho that ripped through parts of Central and Southern Illinois.
Published July 5, 2023 Source: Illinois Public Media | Tags: derecho, drought, weather, farmer interview, farmer perspective, radio, podcast -
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 -
Illinois Farm Bureau gives an update on conditions following derecho storm
Kendall County farmer Kaylee Heap spoke with RFD-TV following a powerful derecho storm that ripped through parts of Central and Southern Illinois.
Published June 30, 2023 Source: RFD-TV | Tags: drought, weather, derecho, farmer perspective, farmer interview, TV segment -
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 -
Farmers in Bureau County React to Ongoing Drought
Bureau County Farm Bureau President Evan Hultine spoke with KWQC about expanding drought conditions and how it affects farmers and their crops.
Published June 23, 2023 Source: KWQC (NBC) | Tags: farmer interview, drought, farmer perspective, TV segment