NEW ORLEANS — Voting delegates at the 100TH annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), including 21 delegates from Illinois addressed Illinois Farm Bureau’s (IFB) priority issues, including submittals on trade, transportation, legal advocacy and Health Savings Account (HSA) reform. “Our delegates were instrumental in promoting and debating several key policy resolutions to…
University of Illinois Extension of DuPage County recognized its Master Gardeners with the 27th Annual Master Gardener Celebration in November. The volunteer group has already completed 8,750 hours of service for 2018. In addition, the group of 113 volunteers directly reached more than 9,000 people, and the Master Gardeners also helped grow and harvest more…
Delegates and members attending the 103rd Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Annual Meeting capped a frustrating year with some good news: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jingping agreed to a ceasefire in their escalating trade war. Trump agreed not to raise tariffs further while trade negotiations continue while Xi agreed to purchase more…
The Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) program continued to provide a strong avenue for children to learn about agriculture this year, reaching more students and awarding more grants to support local efforts than ever before. “In the 2017-2018 school year, more than 694,000 students received an accurate agricultural message connecting students to their…
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., on the completion of an updated U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. “Farm Bureau is extremely pleased that U.S. and Canada trade negotiators have settled several critical issues – including U.S. access to the Canadian dairy market – that will pave the way…
Food choices have a big impact on your health and how you feel. Join University of Illinois Extension at one of three local programs to explore simple ways to improve your nutrition and energy based on your meal and snack selections. “The Mediterranean Diet is an evidence-based dietary pattern focused on the food of Spain,…
Registration open for Oct. 22 presentation in Naperville Do you want to learn more about the nutritional benefits of the protein-packed egg? Do you have questions about egg labeling, grades, or colors? Join University of Illinois Extension for “Eggs: From Farm to Fork” on Oct. 22 in Naperville. This University of Illinois Extension educational program…
As part of an effort to enhance the membership experience, Illinois Farm Bureau has launched MyIFB, www.myifb.org The MyIFB website makes it easier to join and manage your Illinois and County Farm Bureau membership. You can: Join, Renew or Reinstate your membership Print your membership card Access member benefits Manage your membership information And Much…
Stop and think before grabbing a bottle of pesticide to control garden pests. That’s the message University of Illinois Extension educator Martha Smith wants to convey to gardeners this season. “Integrated Pest Management stresses monitoring your landscape, keeping a keen eye out for problems from the start,” Smith says. “Ask yourself, should I spray or…
News Source: Todd Hubbs News Writer: Kelsey Litchfield URBANA, Ill. – Soybean prices continued to move lower last week as trade issues and a strong start to the growing season continue to pressure prices. At this time, very little positive news is entering the market to support soybean prices on either the supply or demand…
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