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
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⬇️
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.@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
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
.@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
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
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
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
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