Category: Agriculture News

News about food, farming, business, politics and policy that impacts central Illinois farmers.

Sweltering temps to be followed by cold front

Air conditioners will be on full blast today, but by tomorrow, the weather will be more appropriate for sweatshirts and jackets. A cold front is on its way to the … Read More

Antique tractor enthusiasts and collectors don’t want to miss this auction later this month.

More than 80 vehicles, 600 pieces of road art and relics and roughly 1,000 toys housed at the George and June Schaaf Tractor and Truck Museum in Frankfort will be … Read More

Farm Bureau helps preserve ag innovation history The story of the Oliver Baler is now on display in Shelbyville, where the commercial balers were manufactured and sold for many years. The machinery was so innovative the American Society of Agriculture Engineers designated Shelbyville a historic landmark of agricultural engineering. Learn more about the new history building in Shelbyville’s Forest Park. READ ICYMI: Shelby County Farm Bureau Director and antique tractor enthusiast Roy Yantis talks with RFD Radio’s DeLoss Jahnke about the Oliver Baler Museum. LISTEN

The story of the Oliver Baler is now on display in Shelbyville, where the commercial balers were manufactured and sold for many years. The machinery was so innovative the American … Read More

Ag groups ask for role in anti-hunger conference A dozen ag groups, including American Farm Bureau Federation, said their members should be invited to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health because they form “the literal base” of the food supply chain. The letter sent to President Joe Biden Thursday comes two weeks before the Sept. 28 conference. Learn more about the conference and the contents of the letter.

A dozen ag groups, including American Farm Bureau Federation, said their members should be invited to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health because they form “the literal … Read More

Extension fly-ins help aerial applicators calibrate To assist aerial applicators in calibrating their aircraft, University of Illinois Extension hosts fly-ins to ensure products are applied safely. Along with the Illinois Agricultural Aviation Association, U of I Extension conducted four fly-ins this summer and tested 30 aircraft. “Effectively calibrating and pattern testing even a single aircraft can positively impact tens of thousands of acres throughout a spraying season,” said Extension Specialist Matt Gill. READ MORE

To assist aerial applicators in calibrating their aircraft, University of Illinois Extension hosts fly-ins to ensure products are applied safely. Along with the Illinois Agricultural Aviation Association, U of I … Read More

As farmers and landowners begin negotiations for 2023 cash rental rates, FarmWeek’s Daniel Grant writes about factors to consider.

“Cash rents can vary from one farm to the next by $50 per acre. There’s just that much variability out there,” Gary Schnitkey, Soybean Industry Chair in Agricultural Strategy at … Read More

IFB can assist livestock farmers with black vulture permits

Are you experiencing depredation problems caused by black vultures on your land? Illinois Farm Bureau can help. IFB will work with USDA Wildlife Services to issue federal sub-permits to livestock … Read More

Six Illinois meat processors will split $1.2 million in federal funds to upgrade and expand their operations.

“These grants are one part of USDA’s Meat and Poultry Supply Chain initiatives and will contribute to our efforts to transform our food system.” –USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack     … Read More

EPA grants Illinois fuel waiver after BP refinery fire

Illinois is one of four states granted an emergency waiver from federal fuel regulations following a fire at a BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana. What does the waiver mean … Read More

Farmers advised to secure propane needs

Propane supplies could tighten into fall and winter. That’s why Michael Newland of the Propane Education and Research Council encourages farmers to lock in prices now. “Farmers should have that … Read More

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