Author: Membership

HORSES STAND IDLE AND CLOWNS CALL IT QUITS AS THE CORONAVIRUS CANCELS ILLINOIS RODEOS –

In a typical year — which this isn’t — 5 million people attend about 400 rodeos approved by The International Professional Rodeo Association. Half of those events have been called … Read More

COVER CROP CORNER: TAPPING INTO YOUR COVER CROP RESOURCES –

 From selecting the right cover crop variety to zeroing in on management practices, cover crops can be incredibly complex. However, to truly harness their full potential, it is essential to … Read More

COALITION URGES CONGRESS TO FUND INSPECTION SHORTFALL AT US PORTS –

 A joint letter representing more than 150 trade groups and associations representing the agricultural industry was sent to Congress on June 29 urging lawmakers to address a financial shortfall that … Read More

COVID-19 CHANGES HOW AMERICA FEEDS ITS HUNGRY –

June 2020, according to Feeding America, more than 54 million people in the U.S. are facing hunger: more than at the peak of the Great Recession. (Capital Press) 

U.S. FARMERS SCRAMBLE FOR HELP AS COVID-19 SCUTTLES IMMIGRANT WORKFORCE –

The novel coronavirus delayed the arrival of seasonal immigrants who normally help harvest U.S. wheat, leaving farmers to depend on high school students, school bus drivers, laid-off oilfield workers and … Read More

IFB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:

September 1st is the Harvest Season Permit open date – you must get that permit from the appropriate jurisdiction to haul 10% overweight. For more information, visit our Transportation Resources … Read More

FOOD BANK SHIPS 60,000 FAMILY FOOD BOXES –

 One hundred days into the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwest Food Bank, based at 2031 Warehouse Road, Normal, has packed and shipped more than 60,000 family food boxes to people in 28 … Read More

WHAT RESTAURANTS NEED TO REOPEN: A FLATTENED INFECTION CURVE AND FRESH AIR –

Public-health authorities in the U.S. have singled out restaurants and bars as a source of coronavirus contagion. Yet in Europe, bistros, pizzerias and cafes bustling with clientele have had no … Read More

HOW YOU GET YOUR BERRIES: MIGRANT WORKERS WHO FEAR VIRUS, BUT TOIL ON –

 Many laborers in New Jersey follow the ripening of crops up the East Coast. Each influx of new workers brings the risk of a fresh outbreak. (New York Times)  

SOME FARMERS HAD TO REPLANT AFTER HEAVY RAIN –

As we entered the fourth of July weekend, some farmers’ corn was looking good while others were having some issues. (WGEM)  

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