Farm News
Stories about the business of agriculture in Illinois.
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February 9, 2021
Donating to Food Banks, Pantries Amidst the Pandemic
Illinois Farm Bureau's Young Leader Committee is fighting hunger by fundraising with their Harvest For All program.
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December 26, 2020
Illinois Farm Families Program Helps Connect Consumers to Farmers
If you have a question about your food, the Illinois Farm Families program seeks to be your go-to...
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October 22, 2020
Ornamental Corn Grows in Illinois Too
If you live in Chicagoland, Will County farmer John Kiefner may have grown the ornamental or so-called “Indian”...
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October 12, 2020
Could Pigs Be the Key to Understanding and Fighting COVID-19?
The science of antibodies is extremely promising and could very well be vital to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 27, 2020
Tune In to the Partners Podcast
COVID-19 affected us all on some level, and The Partners Podcast delved into the response of the farming...
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May 17, 2020
3 Ways IL Farm Bureau Members Are Combatting the COVID-19 Crisis
From raising money for Feeding America to gathering masks for health care professionals, Illinois Farm Bureau members are...
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March 27, 2020
F.A.R.M. for Health Is Collecting Items for Medical Personnel
Farmers & Ranchers Masks for Health is collecting new and unused items to donate, including N95 masks.
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August 15, 2019
Make Farm Safety a Priority With These Tips (VIDEO)
Across the country, county and state Farm Bureaus are making safety a priority through the Agricultural Safety Awareness...
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August 7, 2019
Are Robots the Future of Sustainable Farming?
Researchers at the University of Illinois explore the future potential of robots and their impact on sustainable farming....
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July 31, 2019
Flooding Affects Illinois Farmers
Illinois farmers are still dealing with the effects of extra rain from the spring of 2019, with their...