In case you missed it
April was a busy month for all of us, and we hope everyone is having a safe and productive planting season. So, in case you missed it, here’s a collection of April’s news and notes.
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IFB secured black vulture depredation permits for farmers who need it.
- Social media highlights: An Ag Legislative Day Facebook reel. My update from the Statehouse.
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FarmWeek Perspectives: Leaders trip a refreshing take on D.C. scene. Why ‘boring’ USDA crop reports matter.
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Good news on gas: EPA issued an E15 waiver, and prices might hit a five-year low.
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A preview of this summer’s Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Ag Institute workshops.
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The IAA Foundation Scholarship Program awarded $166,251 in scholarships to 93 students, supporting the education of the next generation of agricultural leaders.
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Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, provided an update on the Chinese port fees. (Start at 34:35)
- The Illinois State Senate unanimously advanced a bill that would address nuisance deer concerns.