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[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Jim Jacobs is set to retire as COUNTRY Financial's chief executive officer, effective June 30. A search for his replacement will begin soon. He served as CEO since 2019, succeeding Kurt Bock. Jacobs was with the IAA families companies for 21 years. https://t.co/fk312MOARD

[Burrus Seed @BurrusSeed]

Chris Brown, #BurrusSeed Field Agronomist discusses #plant26 replant decisions across the state with @FarmWeekNow https://t.co/sleE8SiKlv

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Landowners with acres eligible to enroll as additional base acres for @USDA commodity programs should receive notifications soon. Richard Fordyce, undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, spoke with @delossjahnke on the RFD Radio Network⬇️
https://t.co/wHFQHtJUcu

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

More than 70 individuals and organizations will testify during a three-day public hearing on proposed rules for the clean fuel production credit — or 45Z. Nearly 500 comments have been made on the regulations, including those from Illinois Farm Bureau. https://t.co/GCYL1qYI9H

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

THANK YOU to IFB members who took action this week to support year-round E15 sales! Your voices made a difference.

Today, every member of the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House voted in favor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, an important step toward greater certainty and stability for Illinois farmers.

This has been a priority issue for Illinois Farm Bureau members for more than a decade. We will continue advocating for this legislation as it moves to the U.S. Senate. 🌽⛽

Read President Nelson’s statement and more from @FarmWeekNow https://t.co/sCRRzF1mjX

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

After a bipartisan vote of approval from lawmakers — and a push from more than 1,100 Illinois Farm Bureau members — legislation authorizing nationwide year-round #E15 has advanced out of the U.S. House. https://t.co/Kcbh1uxWF2

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Listen to the full RFD Radio segment in which @RD_Illinois Director Jesus Ortega spoke with @ritafrazer about the ways the agency is working to bolster rural communities across the state here ➡️ https://t.co/y1NnpgOTK8

[RD_Illinois @RD_Illinois]

Director Ortega enjoyed talking with Rita Frazier on RFD Today @FarmWeekNow at IL Farm Bureau Headquarters in Bloomington @ILFarmBureau. Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, RD supports farmers and the rural communities in which they live and work.

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Today's #WASDE report will help shape short-term market direction, but the outcome of the China summit this week may ultimately prove more critical for soybean prices and broader commodity market sentiment, @Commstockag's Joe Camp writes. More info⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6ub5gRhXxC

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Several Illinois counties stood among the top 10 in the nation for highest yields and production of corn and soybeans for the 2025 season. Data comes from @USDA's county ag and production survey that was sent to thousands of farmers across the country. https://t.co/4uTQtsaFli

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Illinois is again in the bullseye of the storm track across the U.S. In the first four months of the year, there were 119 tornado reports — more than twice the annual average. A preliminary count indicates there were 70 tornadoes reported in April. #ilwx https://t.co/X5lDO79VRl

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Staff from @ILFarmBureau were among those who provided testimony on data centers to Illinois lawmakers last month. 21 bills on data centers have been introduced to the state House and Senate so far this session. #twill https://t.co/4Iyna6mcx8

[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

The Farm Bill passes the U.S. House. What does this mean for agriculture—and what about #E15? Read the latest from @FarmWeekNow, plus a statement from IFB President Philip Nelson.

https://t.co/LQnoFcPuis

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

.@ILFarmBureau has issued an action request to members, urging them to contact their U.S. House representatives to support the farm bill. More information ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/945wStwob4

[DeLoss Jahnke @delossjahnke]

Back at @USDA, where @SecRollins will address “America First Fertilizer Actions. @NAFB #NAFBWW26

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Illinois is the leading state in the nation for total tornado, hail and high wind reports so far this year. As of April 23, Illinois had 147 severe hail reports, 250 severe wind reports and 110 tornado reports year to date, according to @NWSSPC. More info: https://t.co/IlFs8FxN9A

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

.@ILFarmBureau is supporting a bill sponsored by @RepEricSorensen, @RepBost and Rep @NikkiBudzinski that would provide grants and low-interest loans through USDA to expand fertilizer production & improve storage capacity domestically. More information ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/UXeaNyzY8X

[James Taylor @JTatRFDRadio]

Mid-West Truckers Association talks diesel prices impact on trucking industry. @FarmWeekNow CropWatcher report from Adams County. @ILFarmBureau's Ryan Tate and Bill Bodine talk broadband issues. Joe Camp previews new market week. https://t.co/Icyq0duxI0

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

The @IllinoisWheat Association has a full slate of opportunities for growers in the state to get involved. New this year: a Double Crop Total Profitability Contest. More information ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/UHZw62XSDY

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

A @USDA survey is giving farmers an opportunity to to provide feedback on NRCS conservation practice standards and offer suggestions to the agency. The NRCS customer satisfaction survey is open through April 30. https://t.co/mlNAkpv5XR

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

It’s been a month since the soybean market took a major dip. Now, there are more questions. If the U.S. remains at war with Iran, will the China summit be delayed again? And if so, what will that mean for exports? From RFD Radio's @delossjahnke ⬇️ https://t.co/PtYj5WIEp2