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Illinois Milk Producers Association and the University of Illinois Extension Partner to Showcase Annual Dairy Tech Tour
Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and the University of Illinois Extension will highlight innovative dairy technology and management practices during the annual Dairy Tech Tour.
Published June 24, 2022 Source:

Live Local, Shop Local Online Directory Connects Communities to Local Food
Local farm and food businesses looking to spice up their online presence can now connect with thousands of new customers through Live Local, Shop Local’s online directory.
Published June 23, 2022 Source: Illinois Farm Bureau | Tags: Live Local Shop Local, news release, media release, Illinois Specialty Growers Association, MarketMaker

Illinois Milk Promotion Board Seeks Dairy Farmer Directors
The Illinois Milk Promotion Board (IMPB) is seeking Illinois dairy farmers to serve as directors on the IMPB Board of Directors. Interested persons must be active dairy farmers from either District 1 or District 3.
Published May 16, 2022 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, Illinois Milk Producers Association, Illinois Milke Promotion Board

Annual Summer Horticultural Field Day to Spotlight Belleville Orchard
Guests are invited to tour an eight-generation orchard during the Illinois State Horticulture Society’s annual Summer Horticultural Field Day at Eckert’s Belleville Farm.
Published May 6, 2022 Source: | Tags: media release, news release, horticulture field days, Illinois State Horticulture Society

IAA Foundation Announces Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship Recipients
Five individuals are getting the support they need to enroll in truck driver training classes thanks to the Driving Agriculture Forward Scholarship program, funded by Illinois Farm Bureau and administered by the IAA Foundation.
Published May 5, 2022 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, IAA Foundation Scholarship

IAA Foundation Awards $138,000 in Scholarships to Students Pursuing Agriculture Degrees
Students can count on support of scholarships for college tuition during the 2022-2023 school year, courtesy of the IAA Foundation.
Published May 2, 2022 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, IAA Foundation Scholarship

Illinois Wheat Association to Host Wheat Tour
The Illinois Wheat Association will host the Southern Illinois Wheat Tour on Tuesday, May 24, giving Illinois wheat growers an opportunity to tour wheat fields and estimate yields for the 2021/22 winter wheat crop.
Published April 27, 2022 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, Illinois Wheat Association

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Expansion of E15
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr. regarding President Biden’s announcement today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will allow E15 gasoline to be sold this summer.
Published April 12, 2022 Source: | Tags: IFB statement, Ethanol, renewable fuel, Energy, Fuel

Illinois Farm Bureau Kicks Off Spring Nutrient Stewardship Field Days
As the ground thaws from winter and growers head back into the field, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) and its membership will continue to promote water quality and soil health through Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this spring.
Published March 16, 2022 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, Nutrient Stewardship Field Day, nutrient stewardship, Field Day

Applications Available for Veterinary Student Loans
Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) is accepting applications for its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program. Loans are available to second-year veterinary students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in…
Published March 1, 2022 Source: | Tags: news release, media release, Illinois Veterinary Education Training