Posts Tagged ‘Illinois Farm Bureau’
Proposed estate tax change for family farms
New bipartisan measures aimed at ensuring the preservation of family farms in the event of a family member’s death were announced last week after years of attempting to reform the…
Read MoreDrought tempers fall harvest
Farmers throughout Monroe and Randolph counties have recently been busy with the fall harvest as they take advantage of the dry weather and get outside, though lack of rain over…
Read MoreEconomic volatility for farmers
The usual optimism farmers carry into spring planting shouldn’t overlook growing economic concerns this season. The Federal Reserve’s latest interest hike — the ninth consecutive increase since last year —…
Read MoreChasing the wind?
Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 4412 into law Friday, potentially bringing wind energy back into play for Monroe County. The bill standardizes the site selection and permit process for commercial…
Read MoreFarm goals for the new year
By RICH GUEBERT JR. Illinois Farm Bureau As we head into the new year, I am excited for efforts to make 2023 the “Year of the Farmer.” Illinois Farm Families,…
Read MoreGuebert: strong supply of food, fuel needed
Lofty consumer prices and low crop production estimates could mean the cost of food, fuel and other agriculture goods will continue to rise in the coming months. The U.S. Bureau…
Read MoreSeboldt stepping into new role
After 26 years, Brenda Seboldt is ending her time as Monroe County Farm Bureau certified manager and is preparing to step into a new role with the Illinois Farm Bureau. …
Read MoreBird flu effects may be felt locally
It sounds like something out of a horror movie: tens of thousands of turkeys, chickens and other birds being killed to prevent further spread of the bird flu. Thankfully, the…
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