News Archive

IL Dept of Ag Schedules Clean Sweep Collection for Northern Illinois

Members who receive Farmweek will find a registration form to safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides included with an upcoming issue. Click here to read more.

Milk Isn't Bad or "Mad"

The recent finding of only the fourth ever case of BSE, or Mad-Cow disease, in the US means the food safety system is working. Click here to read more.

Separating Fact From Fiction About Lean Beef Trimmings

Beef Products' website offers truth and reality to debunk the top 8 myths of "pink slime". Click here for more.

Pigs Happiness Can't Be Measured

Read Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst's New York Times Op-Ed piece regarding the use of gestation crates by clicking here.

Food for Thought

Take a look at the impact America's farmers have on the world.

Job Outlook for Agriculture Strong

Agriculture is bright spot in job market. Click here for details.

Highlights of 2011 Illinois Commodity Conference

Members of various commodity groups attend Commodities Conference in Bloomington last week. Click here for more.

Ag Committee Leaders Outline Proposed Recommendations

Click here for more information on the proposed cuts to submit to the supercommittee.

ISA Leadership Discusses Policy at Illinois Commodities Conference

For more information, click here.

Children's Author Michelle Houts to Sign Ag Book at IFB Annual Meeting

Click here to read more about the inspiration for her book.
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Opening Doors to Consumers

To learn more about how Deb Moore is opening the doors of agriculture to consumers, click here. 

Alternative Feed for Cattle: French Fries?

Click here for more on this interesting recycling idea. 

Treasurer Makes Changes to Ag Invest

For more on the "user-friendly" changes to the state's ag-link deposit program, click here.

Pike County Couple Thinks About Chestnuts Year Round

Click here to read more about this holiday favorite.

2012 May See Shortages of Popular Hybrids

The rough 2011 growing season may impact 2012 planting season. Click here for more information. 

Ag Invest Program Improves

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Volatile Ammonia Prices Expected This Fall

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Jim Larkin Named Acting Director of IL Department of Agriculture

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Call Now and Urge a YES Vote on the Free Trade Agreement

For contact info, click here.

New Program Channels Wind Energy to Classrooms

Click here to see how students use weather to apply principles of physics, chemistry, biology and math.

Legacy of Steve Jobs is Everywhere

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Corn Harvest Aided by Warm, Dry Weather

For more harvest statistics, click here.

US Meat Production Expected to Shrink in 2012

For more about researchers 2012 prediction for US meat and poultry production, click here.

New Lock Fee Proposal Dampens Shippers' Hopes

Click here for more on the White House's propsal to fund Midwest lock construction. 

Drought Conditions May Linger

For more on climate predictions, click here.

Heavy Rains Over Northern Illinois Halt Harvest Progress 

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Illinois Corn Harvest Nearly 25% Complete

To read highlights from Monday's crop progress report, click here.

Agreement to Buy Illinois Grain Signed by Taiwanese

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Ideas from All Around the Farm

To read more about these time, money and labor saving ideas, click here.

National Farm Safety & Health Week September 18-24

Visit these useful websites for a wealth of safety information:

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/agsafety/index.cfm
http://www.carle.org/MedicalServices/RuralHealth-FarmSafety.aspx
http://www.isash.org/
http://www.ifca.com/
http://www.nasdonline.org/

ReadyAG Provides Disaster Help for Farmers

Click here to read more about an on-line tool to help farmers make disaster plans.

Gov. Quinn Heading to China on Trade Mission

For a preview of the Governor's trip to China, click here.

DaBurger Debuts at Chicago Bears Games

To read more about the half-pound pork sandwich now available at Soldier's Field, click here. 

2012 Help Fight Hunger Collectible Offered by Young Leaders

Click here to learn how you can order the limited edition die-cast truck and trailer and help fight hunger. 

August 2011

Corn Harvest Begins This Week in Illinois

Labor Day marked the start of the 2011 corn harvest in central IL. Click here to read more. 

Corn and Soybean Storage Economics 

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Ag in the Classroom Bike Ride Starts Today

To read more about the IAA Foundation's annual fundraiser for ag literacy, click here.

Record Sales Result in a 'Great Year' for GROWMARK

Click here to read why 2011 has been a milestone year for GROWMARK.

ACRE Improvement Plan Floated by ICGA

To read more about proposed changes to make the ACRE program more effective, click here.

IFB Providing Souvenir Photos at Farm Progress Show

Visit the IFB tent on 7th for souvenir photos. Click here to learn more.   

Attend the Farm Progress Show

Click here to learn what will be happening at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur August 30-September 1.

President Visits Wyffels Hybrids

To read about President Obama's visit to Wyffels Hybrids, click here.

Sale of Champions Breaks Records in 2011

To read more about the record-setting prices at the Illinois State Fair's Sale of Champions, click here.  

Good Corn Crop in China Will Not Satisfy Demand

To read more about China's growing demand for corn, click here.

Beef and Pork Exports Up in 2011

2011 US Beef & Pork exports could set a new record. To read more, click here.  

Farm Moms in the City

Four farm moms visit the city to talk to mothers about food. To read more, click here.

Supply and Demand Update from USDA

To read more about the USDA supply and demand update, click here.

Trucking Regulations Announced

FMCSA announced the trucking regulations changes. To read more, click here.

New Website, cropNAtion, Allows Farmers To Connect to Growing World, Each Other

To learn more about the new website, cropNAtion, click here.

New Truck Fuel Efficiency Standards Announced

To find out more about the new fuel efficiency standards for truck fuel, click here.

Get To Know Farmers at the Farmer's Market

Know where you food comes from and get to know the farmer who grows it at the farmer's market. To read more, click here. 

Learning About Pork at the Zoo

To read more about how people were learning about pork at the zoo, click here. 

Meat Industry Myths Set Straight

To view this great booklet and learn about the myths and facts of meat production, click here. 

Apply for GRITS thru August 11

To find out how to apply for GRITS, click here.

Machinery show at the Illinois State Fair

The farm machinery show will be back at the Illinois State Fair this year. To read more, click here. 

Social Media Help Available

To visit the Social Advocacy site to learn more about using social media and get some great ideas, click here.

Why Wind Farms Don't Hurt Property Values and School Revenues

To read more about how wind farms do not hurt property values and school revenues click here.

Win Free Groceries for a Year

To learn more about how to win free groceries for a year click here 

July 2011

Corn Plastic Video

Almost everything in our life is made from plastic. In this movie, learn about the biodegradable option of corn plastic and how it's made.

New Teacher Resources

We have added some great videos to the Teacher Resources section of the Ag in the Classroom pages, check them out by clicking here. 

Many Uses of Soybeans

To listen to audio from Julie Root about soybeans and their many uses, click here. 

The New Alliance Asks Farmers to Raise Their Voices

To learn more about the need for farmers to raise their voices, click here. 

Egg Prices Will Rise With HSUS Plan

To read more about how egg prices will rise with HSUS plan, click here. 

Livestock Producers Reminded of Indemnity Program

FSA reminds livestock producers to remember the indemnity program, click here to read full story...

Farm Program Payments Affected By Region

Read more about what analysts predict for the future of ACRE payments, click here to read full story...

Bike Ride for Ag in the Classroom Fundraiser

To learn more about the bike ride for Ag in the Classroom, click here.

Be Cautious With Your Animals in the Heat

Listen to this audio click from a veterinarian about animal safety in the heat by clicking here.

Meat is Safer Than in the Past

Watch this video to learn more about meat safety by clicking here. 

Summer Pests in Illinois

To read more about Japanese beetles and soybean aphids click here.

Effects on corn from July 11th storm

To read more about the effects of the July 11th storm had on Northern Illinois corn, click here. 

Nutrition of Chocolate Milk

Check out this video about the nutrition of chocolate milk.

Adding Jobs in Rural America

To read about increasing jobs in rural America, click here.

4-H Clubs being founded in Iraq

To read more about the founding of 4-H Clubs in Iraq, click here. 

USDA Crop Production Report for July

USDA released the July crop production report, learn more by clicking here. 

Off the Cuff, by Ron Kern

Check out Ron's latest Off the Cuff  by clicking here. 

Extra corn acres, where did they come from?

Check out this radio segment and learn more by clicking here.

Illinois Farm Bureau® Photo Contest

Illinois Farm Bureau is holding a photo contest, learn more by clicking here. 

June 2011

Acreage Report for June

June acreage report released June 30th. Click here for full report. 

Dairy highlights in June

To read about dairy farmers and their impact on our lives, click here. 

The many hats a farmer wears.

To learn more about the many hats a farmer wears, click here for the PDF document, courtesy of the National Corn Growers Association.  

One Hungry Planet

Check out this video about how much American farmers do!

Follow Soybean Development Online.

Follow the soybean development online by clicking here. 

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