Illinois Farm Bureau

We're a grassroots membership organization made up of people who support farms, food, and families in Illinois.

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Apply today: https://t.co/GLSHvF6XEO

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Don’t just take it from us. Listen to what Aaron has to say about the benefits of participating in the ALOT program!

✅ Connections
✅ Networking
✅ Knowledge to take back to the farm
✅ Maximizing opportunities as a member
✅ Leadership skills

Now all that’s left is to submit your application by Monday November 2nd to be part of the 2027 ALOT program!

Link to application in the comments

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

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Every 4-H journey starts somewhere. As we wrap up National 4-H Week, we’re celebrating youth in agriculture and sharing advice from our YEA committee members for new 4-H’ers.

Thinking back to your own experience, what advice would you offer someone getting started? Tell us in the comments!

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More from @FarmWeekNow: https://t.co/y7PipkrZ9l

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Following executive orders from President Trump and Governor Pritzker, temporary changes are in effect regarding dyed #diesel use for agricultural transportation.

Stay in touch with your county Farm Bureau and follow Illinois Farm Bureau. We’ll continue to share updates as additional guidance becomes available.

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More from @FarmWeekNow: https://t.co/k4hTQUBL2x

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We are working with agricultural partners to identify practical solutions and urging state and federal officials to identify and provide meaningful solutions for farmers facing higher diesel prices.

For farmers, higher diesel prices hit TWICE: through the cost of operating equipment and transportation costs.

The added cost is real. Check out the graph below, highlighting information from @FarmBureau's Market Intel, to see what higher diesel prices are adding to the cost of harvest. 👇

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Rain may be slowing things down in parts of Illinois this week, but across the state, we're getting into the fields and another #harvest season is underway.

Have you started #harvest26 yet? What are the conditions like near you? Drop your county below and let us know how things are looking in your area! 👋

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State & federal updates from @ILFarmBureau's Kevin Semlow. ARC & PLC adjustments from State FSA Director Bill Graff. @IHSA_IL Friday Friday Friday features Heyworth head football coach Scott Godfrey plus Pigskin Pickins' with @ritafrazer & @delossjahnke. https://t.co/kuUbVzlgUa

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“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.

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Want to head to the polls early? Early #voting for the Nov. 3 General #Election begins today in Illinois.

Voting locations and hours vary by election authority. Find voting information and helpful resources here -- https://t.co/9sk7QNPHPX

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Talking diesel & fertilizer prices with @ILFarmBureau President Philip Nelson. People of Faith collection at @ALPLM Oral History Project. National Farm Medicine Center promotes National Farm Safety and Health Month. https://t.co/GkNqjj8Hzg

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Read more on fuel prices from @FarmWeekNow: https://t.co/E04h9WtHGY

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Earlier this month, we caught up with John, a grain farmer in Clark County, as he prepared for harvest.

Like many farmers, he’s watching more than the crop. The cost of putting it in and getting it out continues to climb.

John gave us a look at some of his rising farm costs and shared how we've seen input prices increase 3–4x over the past 10 years.

What are fuel and other input prices looking like near you?

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Link: https://t.co/0j5qXVAsWg

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Harvest is about more than what's in the field. It's about who's coming home from it. As another harvest season begins, take a moment to put safety at the top of your checklist.

Harvest Safety Musts
✅Prep equipment early – Breakdowns are a stressful situation
✅Check all lights & markers – Be seen, stay safe
✅Slow down on public roads – It’s not just your life on the line
✅Get rest – Exhaustion leads to mistakes
✅Look up – Power lines and electrical hazards may be above. Stay alert

Grain Bin Safety – No Shortcuts
🚫Lock out & tag out ALL moving equipment
🚫Cover every floor opening
🚫NEVER enter a bin alone
✅Harness + lifeline = lifesaver
🚫Don’t “walk down” grain – it’s a trap
🚫Ditch loose clothing – it can catch in a heartbeat

The harvest is important, but your life, your family, and your future matter more.
Because the most important thing you bring home this harvest isn't the crop. It's YOU!

For more information check the link in the comments

@ILSoybean @ilcorn

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Join us in a big THANK YOU to our members who took time away from their farms and operations, careers, schools and families to come to Washington, D.C. and advocate for positive agricultural policy.

Their work doesn’t stop when they leave Washington. Be sure to check in with your county leaders, read their stories in @FarmWeekNow, listen to interviews on the RFD Radio Network and, of course, keep up with us on social media as these leaders return to their home counties and share what they learned and experienced in our nation’s capital.