Author: Membership

Butter prices will likely continue upward in the coming months.

Cheese, milk and other dairy prices are expected to remain elevated as well due to tight supplies and strong demand. What’s driving the price increases, and is a butter shortage … Read More

Mountain lion struck, killed in DeKalb County

Mountain lion struck, killed in DeKalb County State wildlife officials are assessing a situation of a mountain lion killed by a vehicle in DeKalb County. Illinois Department of Natural Resources … Read More

Wild swing in temps this week in Illinois

Snow was flying in parts of Illinois early this week, but temperatures will be on the rise. What’s driving the cold October weather and how long will the upcoming mild … Read More

USDA issues loan debt relief payments for ‘distressed’ borrowers

USDA plans to spend $1.3 billion to resolve farm loan debt held by up to 34,000 borrowers. Announced Tuesday, the directive will aid “distressed farm loan borrowers,” at risk of … Read More

CFBs, adopted legislator host shelter families

Carroll and Lake County Farm Bureaus helped families from a domestic violence shelter enjoy a farm experience. Partnering with adopted legislator state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, farmers offered combine rides, … Read More

Since spring, county Farm Bureau leaders exchanged several city and farm tours with their adopted legislators

Helping bridge the urban-rural divide, the Adopt-A-Legislator program brings Farm Bureau leaders and legislators, many from the Chicago area, together to foster connections. From farm and museum tours to a … Read More

What’s the difference between a weather forecast, climate scenario?

Forecasting daily weather and predicting what climate will be five years or 50 years from now have very different outcomes. That’s why meteorologists use different models to make accurate predictions, … Read More

Plan ahead to reap maximum benefits from cover crops

The demand for cover crops is growing across Illinois, which could lead to supply and logistical challenges to match volume and freight needs. Ryan Snyder, GROMARK forage, turf and wheat … Read More

Eighty county ag literacy coalitions serving 89 counties were recently awarded a total $647,000 in grants from the IAA Foundation, the charitable arm of Illinois Farm Bureau.

For Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) programs statewide, the funds mean educators and students will receive materials, educational lessons and activities during the 2022-2023 school year. READ MORE

Edgar County Farm Bureau President Amanda Tate isn’t one to shy away from an opportunity in the ag industry.

She farms and runs an equipment business near Paris with her husband, Eric, works for the Farm Service Agency in Edgar County, hauls grain at harvest and helps care for … Read More

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