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.
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
For more information, click here.
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/
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
Click here to learn more.
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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