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Trump directs E15 rulemaking process
Move would make the ethanol blend available year-round, drawing praise from ag groups.
Published October 10, 2018 Source: | Tags: Ethanol, E-15, RFS, Renewable Fuel Standard, fuel, Deana Stroisch -
Farm bill expected to expire. Now what?
If new bill doesn't pass by the end of this Congress, the process will start over. IFB national legislation expert comments on the path forward.
Published October 1, 2018 Source: | Tags: 2018 farm bill, Adam Nielsen, legislation, policy news, Deana Stroisch -
IFB board supports health care exploration
Working group will begin investigating possibility of providing health insurance options to members.
Published September 25, 2018 Source: | Tags: healthcare, health insurance, insurance options, farmer insurance, member insurance, Deana Stroisch, AHP, Associated Health Plan -
Farmers, others respond to latest tariff plans
New tariffs on Chinese imports go into effect this week, add to 'all-around atmosphere of uncertainty.'
Published September 24, 2018 Source: | Tags: trade and tariffs, trade war, trade situation, China, Michele Aavang, Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, Deana Stroisch -
IFB president reacts to latest plans for tariffs on Chinese imports
Latest tariffs would target certain seafood, vegetables, fruits, juices and nuts; China vows retaliation.
Published September 19, 2018 Source: | Tags: trade and tariffs, trade, trade war, trade situation, Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr., China, Chinese imports, free trade, NAFTA, Deana Stroisch -
IFB provides input on WOTUS rule
Farmers stress the need to fix rule the right way. Otherwise, 'it will only get worse.'
Published September 14, 2018 Source: | Tags: WOTUS, legislation, policy news, D.C., Deana Stroisch -
Illinois farmers in D.C.: 'We need trade'
Tariff war especially concerning for younger farmers, IFB member group tells officials during meetings on Capitol Hill.
Published September 11, 2018 Source: | Tags: trade and tariffs, Capitol Hill, Leaders to Washington, policy news, farm policy, IFB advocacy, Deana Stroisch -
Guebert reiterates trade concerns during White House meeting
IFB president among three state Farm Bureau presidents to speak directly with President Trump and Vice President Pence about ongoing trade war.
Published September 7, 2018 Source: | Tags: IFB president, llinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr., White House, policy news, Deana Stroisch, President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, trade war, trade and tariffs -
IFB events highlight importance of trade
Farmers let Kelly, LaHood know the costs of trade disputes.
Published September 4, 2018 Source: | Tags: trade, tariffs, Adam Nielsen, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, Deana Stroisch -
Farm bill prognosis 'uncertain'
Illinois Farm Bureau’s national policy expert discusses state of farm bill.
Published August 27, 2018 Source: | Tags: farm bill 2018, Adam Nielsen, Deana Stroisch, IFB farm bill priorities, legislation, policy news