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Statement From the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Sackett v. EPA
"Illinois Farm Bureau celebrates today’s unanimous decision by the Supreme Court regarding Sackett v. EPA, which confirms EPA overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act by restricting private property owners from developing their l…
Published May 25, 2023 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, WOTUS -
Illinois Farm Bureau Kicks Off Summer Nutrient Stewardship Field Days
Farmers and the agricultural research community are coming together once again to highlight soil and water conservation practices during upcoming Summer Nutrient Stewardship Field Days.
Published May 19, 2023 Source: | Tags: press release, media release, NLRS, field day, IFB nutrient stewardship grants, Nutrient Stewardship Field Day -
Black Vulture Depredation Permits Now Available for Impacted Livestock Farmers
The black vulture population has increased in Illinois in recent years, particularly in the southern portion of the state. These birds often prey on young livestock, causing injury and sometimes death, creating major financial losses for so…
Published April 12, 2023 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: news release, media release, livestock -
Cook County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Pass Pro Agriculture Resolution
Cook County agriculture goes far beyond the farm gate, cultivating a diverse landscape of jobs including traditional row crops, urban farming, livestock, food processing and so much more.
Published April 4, 2023 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, pro agriculture resolution, urban agriculture -
Illinois Farm Bureau to Host Spring Nutrient Stewardship Field Days
As farmers gear up to head back into the fields for another successful planting season, water quality and soil health remain top of mind.
Published March 17, 2023 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, media release, NLRS, nutrient stewardship, Nutrient Stewardship Field Day -
Bureau County Farmer Reflects on Past Leadership in Ag Industry, Excited for Future and "We are the 96%" Campaign
Jim Rapp’s legacy of ag leadership in Illinois made him a perfect fit for the recent “We are the 96%” consumer engagement campaign. His knowledge of important agriculture issues is a body of knowledge that will be tough to pass down, though…
Published March 8, 2023 Source: | Tags: We are the 96, Illinois Farm Families, press release, media release, news release -
"We are the 96%" Consumer Engagement Campaign Mimics Real Life for Macon County Farmer
Macon County farmer Blake Noland knows first-hand the misconceptions people sometimes have when they picture a modern farm. That’s why Noland has teamed up with local farmers to build opportunities for consumers to engage with the people wh…
Published March 3, 2023 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, media release, Illinois Farm Families, We are the 96 -
Family Farmers Highlighted During Super Bowl LVII
This weekend, a farm family from Sangamon County was featured in a commercial during football’s greatest game. Marty, Shelia, Martin Jr. and Evan Marr were spotlighted in a video series highlighting family farmers.
Published February 16, 2023 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, Illinois Farm Families, We are the 96, press release -
Illinois Farm Families to be Featured in Super Bowl LVII Commercial
A Mercer County farm family will be featured in a commercial airing on Feb. 12, during the first half of this weekend’s big game. Chad Bell, his wife Brittany, and children Amelia and Charlie, will appear in the commercial, titled “The Corp…
Published February 8, 2023 Source: | Tags: news release, press release, media release, Illinois Farm Families, We are the 96 -
IAA Foundation Offers Scholarships to Support Agriculture, Illinois Farm Bureau Families (1)
More than $200,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students this spring through the IAA Foundation.
Published January 16, 2023 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, IAA Foundation Scholarship, IAA Foundation