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Wellness Tools Pesticide Resources 2020 Dicamba Requirements Podcasts Livestock Report Prem ID The Code of Country Living Trade Resources Let's Talk About Trade Latest News My Farm's Trade Story Transportation Resources Take Action Adopt-A-Legislator® Current Priorities Economic Well Being Protecting Our Environment Developing IFB Policy Building Partnerships 2019 Accomplishments FB ACT Join About Advocacy checklist Email tips Phone call tips Visiting tips Explore Join ALERT: COVID-19 resources for IFB members Illinois Farm Bureau We work to improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life. See How You Can Help What We're Working On Economic Well Being Protecting Our Environment Developing IFB Policy Building Partnerships See Our Other Important Priorities Ways to get involved Contact Your Local Office Find an activity in your area where you can roll up your sleeves and help us advance our mission. Advocate We're always looking for voices to speak up for the right objectives. See how you can help. Attend an Event We have a variety of activities to build community and advance our mission. Illinois Farm Bureau in Action Here are some things we've done recently Apr 24 IFB president: Apply for funding now "This additional (PPP) funding will be available on a first-come-first-served basis and will be distributed quickly,” President Guebert. Read More Apr 23 IFB welcomed the new NWP rule Positive change flows slowly in water regulatory environment with new Navigable Waters Protection (NWP) rule. Read More Apr 22 Dicamba: Know your surroundings Illinois Farm Bureau's installment on dicamba that focuses on residential and sensitive areas, FieldWatch and Nature Preserve Commission Sites. Read More Apr 21 Dicamba: Check the forecast and calendar Illinois Farm Bureau's third installment on dicamba focuses on air temperature restrictions and the cut-off date. Read More Apr 20 Perdue announces $19 billion coronavirus assistance program Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert Jr. called the support "a good first step to help many Illinois farmers struggling to make ends meet." Read More Apr 17 Dicamba: Follow the federal and state label Read the second part of Illinois Farm Bureau's five-part series on dicamba. Read More Apr 16 Senator Durbin discusses Illinois ag groups' concerns Mark Gebhards, IFB's executive director of governmental affairs and commodities, said Illinois Farm Bureau members' concerns were heard. Read More Apr 15 IFB Young Leader Facebook campaign benefits food banks Young Leaders raised more than $21,000 was raised for eight food banks across the state. Read More Apr 14 Dicamba: Requirements for the 2020 soybean crop IFB is providing members education on the requirements surrounding usage of dicamba on soybeans as they head into the 2020 growing season. Read More Apr 13 Future of corn market bleak Listen to more from RFD's DeLoss Jahnke interviews with AFBF’s John Newton and University of Illinois’ Gary Schnitkey and Scott Irwin about the impact COVID-19 has had on agriculture on a special Profit Watch segment. Read More Apr 10 Economists: Coronavirus recovery will be slow RFD's DeLoss Jahnke interviews AFBF’s John Newton and University of Illinois’ Gary Schnitkey and Scott Irwin about the impact COVID-19 has had on agriculture on a special Profit Watch segment. Read More Apr 09 8 minutes with IDOA’s acting director Listen to Costello's interview with Rita Frazer of RFD’s Radio Network. Read More Visit My IFB Illinois Farm Bureau… Fights for farmers. We represent three out of every four farmers in Illinois. Whether you have 10 acres or 10,000, we are here to serve you. For more than 100 years, we have stood by our mission to improve the future of agriculture. Gives back. From scholarships to resources for teachers or donating nearly 1 million meals to local food banks, we take pride in caring for our communities. Works the Hill. Capitol Hill, that is. We’re a grassroots organization. Our members work with local, state and federal legislatures to help protect farmers and develop better ways to farm. Keeps you in the know. From apps to workshops, we’re known for our factual information that helps farmers work smarter and consumers stay informed. Saves you money. You’ll find more than 302,000 discounts on agriculture, health, travel and automotive programs on the Illinois Farm Bureau Member Benefit App. You can’t afford not to be an Illinois Farm Bureau Member. See My Benefits Take pride in a 400,000-member strong organization to support Illinois agriculture. Agriculture is more than farming – it’s the food on our plate, fuel in your car and the clothes on your back. 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