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IFB Spring Field Days to Highlight Nutrient Loss Research, Best Practices (1)
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host five Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this spring for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.
Published March 25, 2025 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, NLRS, Nutrient Stewardship Field Day -
Twenty-Five Graduate from Illinois Farm Bureau Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow Program
Twenty-five Illinois Farm Bureau members recently graduated from the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow, an extensive leadership development program designed to help participants develop leadership and advocacy skills and to become a voice fo…
Published March 24, 2025 Source: | Tags: press release, news release, ALOT -
Illinois Farm Bureau Awards More Than $100,000 in Rural Development Grants to Local Projects
In an effort to elevate rural communities, Illinois Farm Bureau partnered with county Farm Bureaus (CFBs) to award 23 Rural Development Grants totaling $105,000 to support local projects across the state. Of the grants awarded, eight are fu…
Published March 13, 2025 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, rural development, grant -
Illinois Farm Bureau Comments on New Tariffs on the United States’ Top Agricultural Trading Partners
Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan commented today on new tariffs imposed on the United States’ top three agricultural trading partners Mexico, Canada and China, respectively.
Published March 4, 2025 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, trade, tariff -
Illinois Farm Bureau Announces New Farm Bureau Advantage Conference
Gain valuable insight and knowledge on emerging issues in agriculture during Illinois Farm Bureau’s first-ever Farm Bureau Advantage conference.
Published January 15, 2025 Source: | Tags: press release, farm bureau advantage, news release -
Everything Local Conference Strengthens Illinois Food Supply Chain (1)
From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference is returning Jan. 29 in Springfield to bring together more people than ever from across Illinois’ local food, specialty crop and farmers market supply chains.
Published January 13, 2025 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, everything local -
2025 Illinois Farm Bureau® Young Leader Executive Committee Members Chosen
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Young Leader Committee has elected its 2025 executive committee members.
Published December 18, 2024 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, IFB annual meeting, IFB Young Leaders Executive Committee, IFB Young Leaders -
Illinois Farm Bureau® Launches Roots Lager in Partnership with Destihl Brewery
In a toast to the hard-working family farmers who feed our communities and protect our environment, Illinois Farm Bureau is thrilled to announce Roots Lager, a collaboration with DESTIHL Brewery in Normal.
Published December 16, 2024 Source: | Tags: news release, press release -
Three Agricultural Leaders Named IFB Eagle Award Winners
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) recently awarded Rollo Burnett, of Metropolis, Lin Warfel, of Tolono, and Mike Hodge, of Salem, the 2024 Eagle Award for Excellence in recognition of their contributions to the organization and agriculture industr…
Published December 13, 2024 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, eagle award, IFB annual meeting -
Former Illinois Farm Bureau President Awarded Organization’s Highest Honor
Former Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr. was recently named the 2024 recipient of the Charles B. Shuman Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his lifetime of leadership and service in the agriculture industry. Guebe…
Published December 12, 2024 Source: