Headlines
May 29, 2020
Planting Still Ahead of Average Pace
Illinois FSA Outlines CFAP Details
May 28, 2020
Corn Planting Slows but Nears the Finish Line
What You Should Know as Illinois Enters ‘Recovery’ Phase
May 27, 2020
USDA Finds Grocery Prices Rising at Highest Rate Since 2012
Loans Available for Rural Businesses and Producers
Syngenta to Build West of Kish College
May 26, 2020
Ethanol Outlook Remains Uncertain
May 22, 2020
Harvest Levels Begin Normalizing in Hog Industry
IFB Board Requests Restore Illinois Changes
Statement from IFB Regarding Passage of CFAP
May 21, 2020
Purdue/Microsoft Collab Calculates Supply Risk from Worker Illness
Profit Watch: Lots of Grain to Move
IDOA Handles Nearly 500 Online Pesticide Applicator Exams
May 20, 2020
Federal Stimulus Details – IFB
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Details – IFB
May 19, 2020
Memorial Day Weekend Warm-Up Expected
President Trump Announces Direct Payments to Farmers
FSA Updates Acreage Reporting Policy
May 18, 2020
USDA Secretary Says Despite Plant Closures, He Does Not Anticipate Food Shortages
U.S. Pork, Beef Exports Sizzle in First Quarter
May 15, 2020
USDA: Illinois Wheat Yield Up Five Bushels from Year Ago
CFAP Applications Opening Soon
Planting Rolls Between Rains, Frost Injury Not Extensive
May 14, 2020
Positive News in Pig Business, Still Many Concerns
Illinois Farm Bureau COVID-19 Resource Updates
May 13, 2020
The Road from Farm to Table – Purdue
Farm Bureau Ramps Up Farm to Food Bank Efforts
IFB Members Urged to Respond to Action Request
May 12, 2020
How is COVID-19 Impacting Farm Business Decisions?
USDA Forecasts Record Corn Production, Jump in Exports
Canceled or Postponed? 2020 Illinois County Fairs
May 11, 2020
Equipment Industry Facing ‘Challenging Times’
IDOA Takes Emergency Action to Amend Livestock Mortality Rules
Planting Progress a Tale of Two Seasons
May 8, 2020
Perdue: “We’ve Turned the Corner” on Meatpacking Disruptions
Livestock Supplies, Equipment Needed
Coronavirus, ASF Among Factors Affecting US-China Trade Status
PPP and EIDL What Farmers Need to Know
May 7, 2020
Don’t Ignore Mental Health During Stressful Time
Secretary of State Office Reports CDL Work Going Smoothly
Packing Plant Backup Surpasses 1.5 Million Hogs
May 6, 2020
An Update on Illinois Packing Plants
What Do Vegetable Growers Do When Restaurants Close?
May 5, 2020
U of I Extension Hosting Webinar on Invasive Species
Additional Commodity Purchases Coming Later in 2020
How Will We Heal Illinois’ Agri-Food System
May 4, 2020
Fast Start to Planting Season Slowed by Widespread Rains
Financial Assistance for Livestock Mortality Disposal
Wheat Crop Survives Weather Challenges
Shortage of Carbon Dioxide Threatens Food & Beverage Industries
May 1, 2020
Don’t Sweat it if Your Corn Isn’t Planted by May Day
Packing Plant Reopenings Will Begin ‘Maybe by End of this Week’
Illinois Farmers Eligible for WHIP + Payments
Fast Start to Planting Season Slowed by Rain
Financial Assistance for Livestock Mortality Disposal
April 30, 2020
“Wait and See” Approach Taken for Illinois County Fairs
USMCA Will Enter into Force July 1
April 29, 2020
IL Pig Farmers Applaud President’s Implementation of Defense Production Act
Illinois Farm Bureau Presidents Participates in Coronavirus Q&A
April 28, 2020
Trump Signs Executive Order to Keep Meat Processing Plants Open
Illinois Farm Bureau COVID-19 Resources
Illinois Farm Bureau Actions to Support Livestock Industry
IFB President Comments on Illinois Economy & Stay at Home Extension
