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At the @ChicagoFed for their Midwest Agriculture Conference. Much to share on @FarmWeekNow
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So what’s the deal with discolored soybeans? Today on RFD Profit Watch, @FarmWeekNow
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UPDATE: New State Guidance on Dyed Diesel Relief
The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued new guidance on temporary #dyed #diesel penalty relief for farming and agricultural purposes in Illinois. If you're planning to use dyed diesel in on-road vehicles, it's important to understand the requirements, especially what records you need to keep to qualify for penalty relief.
Read the latest guidance in the @FarmWeekNow article: on.ilfb.org/47akfDj and we'll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Illinois Farm Bureau is among the ag groups calling for relief from high diesel costs weighing on farmers. @ILFarmBureau, @ilcorn and @ILSoybean sent letters to Gov. Pritzker recently, urging policymakers to quickly identify options for financial relief.
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As #diesel prices squeeze farm margins, Illinois Harvest Permits can help farmers reduce fuel costs. Free harvest permits allow trucks to exceed legal weight limits by up to 10% on gross, axle and registered weights on state routes during #harvest season. farmweeknow.com/profitabilit…
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Innovation in action!
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Glen Smith (center) and @RD_Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega (left) caught up with RFD Radio’s James Taylor (right) at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, @RD_Iowa, to discuss the latest advancements in agriculture and rural programs.
An annual three-day event, the Farm Progress Show is the nation’s largest outdoor farm event, hosting more than 600 exhibitors from around the world.
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Thank you for the conversation @FarmWeekNow!
Innovation in action!
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Glen Smith (center) and @RD_Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega (left) caught up with RFD Radio’s James Taylor (right) at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, @RD_Iowa, to discuss the latest advancements in agriculture and rural programs.
An annual three-day event, the Farm Progress Show is the nation’s largest outdoor farm event, hosting more than 600 exhibitors from around the world.
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"The reality is the shortage is still a critical issue for rural schools." Our CTE Project Program Director John Glasgow was recently quoted by @FarmWeekNow in this article about the rural teacher shortage. Read more: farmweeknow.com/education/ru…
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In southern Illinois, #harvest26 is off to an early start. A Massac County Farm Bureau member tells @RBranch_FW he cut his first soybean field this week, adding it's the earliest he can remember ever cutting beans. farmweeknow.com/crop_conditi…
Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts estimated Illinois' #corn yield is down nearly 15 bushels from the 2025 estimate and the three-year average, while #soybean pod counts are up 2.9% from average. farmweeknow.com/crop_conditi…
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In its latest crop progress and condition report, USDA estimated 31% of Illinois corn had dented and 1% was mature, both ahead of the 5-year average. Soybeans setting pods reached 85%, in line with last season and 3 percentage points ahead of average.
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Speaking with reporters on the first day of the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker said he wants to see the Illinois Farm Bureau-backed Family Farm Preservation Act passed during this legislative session in Springfield. #twill farmweeknow.com/policy/state…
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@farmdocDaily's Gary Schnitkey told @FarmWeekNow that several factors are keeping #farm #equipment #costs high, including broad inflation, interest expenses remaining elevated and repair costs that continue to increase.
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RFD Profit Watch, @FarmWeekNow:
- @cstrubhar, @trust_ati
-Will Law, Artison Cafe in Litchfield
-Weather with Dennis Michelsen, WITY Danville
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to dominate the weather conversation, but there's no signs of the smoke slowing Illinois' crop development, per USDA's #crop progress and condition report Monday. farmweeknow.com/crop_conditi…
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What could become Illinois Farm Bureau's next policy priorities?
Last week, the Resolutions Committee tackled proposals on everything from local, state, and federal topics. These recommendations all started the same way: with ideas submitted by Illinois Farm Bureau members.
See which proposals are advancing to IFB Annual Meeting, where delegates will consider them this December: on.ilfb.org/4fbobbF
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Do you know a Certified Crop Adviser who's demonstrated outstanding or innovative service to farmers? Nominations for the Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award open next week. @IL_CCA farmweeknow.com/environmenta…
A report from @NationalCorn shows U.S. farmers pay premiums for some of their key inputs compared to Brazilian farmers — their largest global competitor. In some cases, the premiums are more than double those paid by farmers in South America. farmweeknow.com/profitabilit…
The @FTC and five states — including Illinois — reached a settlement with Deere & Company Wednesday that gives farmers and independent mechanics access to repair tools and software that were previously only available for authorized dealers. More info ⬇️ farmweeknow.com/general/deer…
