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- Illinois Farm Bureau Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill
Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson commented today on the U.S. House of Representatives vote to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
Published April 30, 2026 | Tags: farm bill, statement - Illinois Farm Bureau Awards 34 Local Pollinator, Nutrient Stewardship Grants
Committed to protecting Illinois’ resources and the environment through farmer-led, locally-developed programs, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is awarding a record 34 grants for nutrient stewardship and pollinator projects to county Farm Bureau…
Published January 12, 2026 - IAA Foundation Offers Scholarships to Support Agriculture, Illinois Farm Families
More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation.
Published January 5, 2026 - 2026 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Executive Committee Members Chosen
The Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Young Leader Committee recently elected Garrett Williams of Richland County as its 2026 chair and Michael Bernhard of Kendall-Grundy as vice chair.
Published December 17, 2025 - Kade Hill Named Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader Discussion Meet Winner
Kade Hill of Livingston County, a former agriculture teacher and past FFA president who works in agribusiness, was named the 2025 Young Leader Discussion Meet winner on Sunday, Dec. 7, during Illinois Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting in Chicago…
Published December 11, 2025 | Tags: press release, IFB Young Leaders Discussion Meet - Former Growmark President Awarded Illinois Farm Bureau’s Highest Honor
Former GROWMARK President John Reifsteck was recently named recipient of the 2025 Charles B. Shuman Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his lifetime of leadership and service to the agriculture industry. Reifsteck was presented th…
Published December 10, 2025 | Tags: press release, Distinguished Service Award - Mark Gebhards Named Illinois Farm Bureau Eagle Award Winner
Mark Gebhards, retired Illinois Farm Bureau executive director of governmental affairs and commodities division and chief strategy officer and adviser to the IFB president, was honored with the IFB 2025 Eagle Award for Excellence in recogni…
Published December 10, 2025 - Illinois Farm Bureau Members Debate, Adopt New Policy During Annual Meeting 2025
Illinois Farm Bureau’s traditional grassroots process was on full display during the organization’s 2025 Annual Meeting as 324 voting members considered and adopted new policy on topics such as land use and farmland preservation, developmen…
Published December 9, 2025 - Illinois Farm Bureau Members Elect Philip Nelson as President, Re-Elect Evan Hultine as Vice President
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members elected Philip Nelson, a grain and livestock farmer from Seneca in LaSalle County, as the organization’s 17th president, and re-elected Evan Hultine, a grain farmer from Princeton in Bureau County, as vice…
Published December 8, 2025 - Illinois Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Mirror National Trend of Declining Prices
Thanksgiving dinner prices in Illinois are continuing to ease, mirroring the national trend price declines for a third straight year highlighted in the 40th annual American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Thanksgiving Cost Survey.
Published November 19, 2025 | Tags: Thanksgiving cost survey, inflation, press release - University of Illinois Extension Specialist and Agronomist Named 2025 Top Crop Adviser
Dennis Bowman, of Urbana, was recently named recipient of the 2025 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award in recognition of his exemplary service as a go-to resource for cutting-edge agricultural technology.
Published September 9, 2025 | Tags: CCA Award, Certified Crop Adviser, Environment - Three University Students Selected for Illinois Farm Bureau Veterinary Student Loan Program
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) recently selected three students for the Illinois Veterinary Student Loan Program (IVET), which aims to support the next generation of veterinarians focusing on caring for food animals.
Published September 3, 2025 | Tags: IVET, Scholarship - Kate “Pink Hat Farmer” Huffman Named 2025 Young Leader Excellence in Agriculture Award Winner
A stalwart advocate of farmer mental health and celebrating women in agriculture, Kate Huffman was recently named winner of the prestigious 2025 Excellence in Agriculture award.
Published August 25, 2025 - Champaign County Couple Named 2025 Young Leader Achievement Award Winners
Recognizing years of hard work and agricultural advocacy, Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders named Daniel and Constance Herriott winners of the prestigious 2025 Young Leader Achievement award.
Published August 25, 2025 - Winners of the 25th Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest Announced
Sixty-five young livestock exhibitors vied for the title of “Grand Champion Overall Master Showman” on Aug. 8 during the 2025 Illinois State Fair Master Showmanship Contest.
Published August 11, 2025 - The Daiber Effect: Madison County Farmer’s Legacy Lives Through Generous Scholarship Donation
A farmer’s legacy is not measured in acres or yield alone. With one of his final gifts, the late farmer Gene Daiber is planting seeds for the next generation of agriculture leaders in the St. Louis metro area.
Published August 4, 2025 - Illinois Wheat Association to Host 2025 Summer Wheat Forum
Connect with crop experts and innovators during the Illinois Wheat Association’s (IWA) annual Summer Wheat Forum.
Published July 8, 2025 | Tags: IWA, Illinois Wheat Association, Summer Wheat Forum - IFB 2025 Summer Field Days to Highlight Nutrient Loss Research, Best Practices
Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host nine Nutrient Stewardship Field Days this summer for farmers and industry partners to collaborate and discuss ongoing research and innovative approaches to nutrient stewardship.
Published June 30, 2025 | Tags: Illinois NLRS, NLRS, Field Days, Summer Field Days, Nutrient stewardship grant, nutrient stewardship field day