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Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Reversal of Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers announcement of their intention to reverse the Navigable Waters Protect…
Published June 10, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, water protection, Navigable Waters Protection Rule, WOTUS, water quality, waters of the U.S., environmental stewardship

Illinois Farm Bureau Submits Comments to USDA Regarding Climate Change and Agriculture
To continue engagement in the climate arena, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) responded to USDA’s request for public comment on tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad.
Published April 30, 2021 Source: | Tags: press release, media release, news release, climate change, climate policy, carbon markets

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Confirmation
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the confirmation of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Published February 23, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, USDA Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack, Biden Administration

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding U.S. EPA’s New Position on Small Refinery Exemptions
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding yesterday’s U.S. EPA announcement confirming its support of the Tenth Circuit Court’s January 2020 decision
Published February 23, 2021 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, Renewable Fuel Standard, Ethanol, biofuels

Illinois Farm Bureau Hosts Virtual 'Rules for the Road' Transportation Seminars
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host virtual Rules for the Road transportation seminars for its members in 2021. These seminars will focus on transportation laws and regulations as they pertain to the agricultural industry.
Published February 9, 2021 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, press release, Rules for the Road, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rodney Knittel

Illinois Farm Bureau® Proposals Shape American Farm Bureau Federation Policy
Thousands of farmers across the country gathered virtually Sunday to Thursday for the 102nd Annual Convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Published January 15, 2021 Source: | Tags: media release, press release, news release, AFBF Annual Convention, AFBF policy, policy development, grassroots development

Environmental Policy, Stewardship, Collaboration Detailed in Illinois Farm Bureau 2020 Environmental Report
In a year of uncertainty, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) remained certain of its commitment to environmental stewardship in Illinois agriculture.
Published December 17, 2020 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, press release, 2020 Environmental Report, environmental stewardship, environment, Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS), Nutrient Stewardship Grant, nutrient stewardship, pollinators, conservation, Illinois Monarch Project, water quality, soil health, NLRS, environmental policy

2021 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Executive Committee Members Chosen
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Young Leader Committee has elected its 2021 executive committee members.
Published December 14, 2020 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, press release, IFB Young Leaders, IFB Young Leaders Executive Committee

Mahrenholz Named Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Discussion Meet Winner
Alex Mahrenholz of Lawrence County was named the 2020 Young Leader Discussion Meet winner at the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Young Leader Discussion Meet, held virtually on Saturday.
Published December 12, 2020 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, press release, IFB Young Leaders, IFB Young Leaders Discussion Meet

Illinois Farm Bureau Announces 2021 Nutrient Stewardship Grant Recipients
Twenty-eight Illinois county Farm Bureaus have been awarded grants under the Nutrient Stewardship Grant Program.
Published December 10, 2020 Source: | Tags: Nutrient Stewardship Grant, Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS), water quality, environmental stewardship, soil health, conservation