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[BASF Ag Solutions US @BASFAgProducts]

Waterhemp doesn’t wait, and neither should your weed control plan. Tech service rep Mike Probst says the most successful farmers this season were proactive. More in @FarmWeekNow: https://t.co/L5veSSiukM

[DeLoss Jahnke @delossjahnke]

At the @ChicagoFed for their Midwest Agriculture Conference. Much to share on @FarmWeekNow

[DeLoss Jahnke @delossjahnke]

So what’s the deal with discolored soybeans? Today on RFD Profit Watch, @FarmWeekNow

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[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

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: https://t.co/bwYGBvqkdi and we'll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

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.
https://t.co/QXwKW27Ell

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

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. https://t.co/scfbJ2wBaR

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

Statewide #harvest26 pace is ahead of average due to an early lead by southern farmers, but weather has delayed start dates for many in northern Illinois. Plus, frequent rains and cloudy days this month prevented crops from turning or drying down quickly.
https://t.co/BaG6CiAxbS

[Burrus Seed @BurrusSeed]

Heat wave accelerates harvest on @FarmWeekNow with @BurrusSeed Field Agronomist @harder_dana https://t.co/hsoWByomvs

[farmdoc daily @farmdocDaily]

#Diesel #prices spike as #harvest begins — @farmdocDaily's Nick Paulson tells @FarmWeekNow the uptick won’t be fully priced into farmers’ 2026 costs, but higher fuel prices will likely impact the entire 2027 crop year.

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[Illinois Farm Bureau @ILFarmBureau]

“Huge pocketbook issues” are putting pressure on farmers’ profitability. https://t.co/xj5sxhBrIw

President Philip Nelson discussed what our members and farmers everywhere are facing during a recent conversation with RFD Radio Network’s @ritafrazer & @FarmWeekNow’s @TSloup_FW.

[IL Corn @ilcorn]

Understanding state sales tax exemption rules essential https://t.co/f5pm5UEBNm via @FarmWeekNow

[Rural Development @usdaRD]

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.

[RD_Illinois @RD_Illinois]

Thank you for the conversation @FarmWeekNow!

[Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools @AIRSSedu]

"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: https://t.co/XvYFh5WUya
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[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

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. https://t.co/cOv25Cip99

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

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. https://t.co/x8gTFpZ0Xo

[IL Corn @ilcorn]

Research center 'lost gem' for southern Illinois https://t.co/K5AZ1Bi7Bp via @FarmWeekNow

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

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.
https://t.co/yipFmDfzuB

[FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio @FarmWeekNow]

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 https://t.co/SB4RVKs3Ka

[farmdoc daily @farmdocDaily]

@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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