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Knox County Farm Bureau Recognized for Achievements
January 16, 2012
Delegates and members from Knox County Farm Bureau recently returned home from the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting held in Chicago, December 3-6th. This meeting is a gathering of County Farm...
Congratulations Monica Stevens!
January 16, 2012
During Illinois Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting, the State Young Leader Committee elected Monica Stevens as the first women to chair the statewide committee. Monica resides in Altona and is the 3rd...
KCFB Young Farmers Compete at IAA Annual Meeting
January 16, 2012
There were several Young Leader events and awards that took place during the IAA Annual Meeting, held in Chicago December 3-6. We would like to congratulate Andrew Bowman who competed in the State...
On the Road Seminar - February 21
January 16, 2012
Federal truck regulations affect the vast majority of farmers in Illinois.  Significant changes in Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations occurred in 2011 with more set to take effect in...
IFB Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference - February 29 & March 1st
January 16, 2012
“Boot Camp for Advocacy Heroes” is the theme for the 2012 Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference (GALC) scheduled for February 29-March 1, 2012 at the Crowne...

Upcoming Events

  • Knox County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
    January 28, 2012 (All day)
    The Knox County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 28 at the Best Western Prairie Inn in Galesburg.
  • IFB Young Leader Conference
    February 3, 2012 (All day)
    The IFB Young Leader Conference will be held February 3-4 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott. For more information, please contact our office: 342-2036.
  • Knox Ag Roundtable
    February 3, 2012 - 12:00pm
    The Knox Ag Roundtable will meet on Friday, February 3 at 12:00 PM at the Knox Agri Center.
  • IFB Young Leader Conference
    February 4, 2012 (All day)
    The IFB Young Leader Conference will be held February 3-4 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott. For more information, please contact our office: 342-2036
  • Women's Committee Meeting
    February 7, 2012 - 6:00pm
    The Women's Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 PM at the Knox Agri Center.

Illinois Farm Bureau News

Obama backs tax reform, infrastructure/energy rebuild
January 27, 2012

We have an audio report from RFD Radio's Matt Kaye on the president's plan to create a federal trade enforcement unit.

Forecaster: Winter weather expected to return to Illinois soon
January 27, 2012

While most meteorologists are calling for continued mild conditions for Illinois, one forecaster is warning about a wet spring for 2012.

U of I Board of Trustee chair to give keynote address at GALC
January 26, 2012

Christopher Kennedy, chairman of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees will deliver the closing keynote address at the 2012 GALC on March 1.

Performance Tested Bull Sale, Feb. 23
January 26, 2012

The 44th annual Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale will be the lead-off event of the 2012 Illinois Beef Expo.

New plant hardiness map shows it's getting warmer
January 25, 2012

Central and southern Illinois are placed in warmer zones than prior maps.

Federal Reserve holding the line until 2014
January 25, 2012

Economic conditions "are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate at least through late 2014," the central bank said in a statement.

GRIP policies will be more costly in 2012
January 25, 2012

RMA revisions will make policies 10% to 11% more expensive than last year's.

Illinois Pork Expo next week
January 25, 2012

The Illinois Pork Expo, billed as the largest pork-specific trade show in the state, will be held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Peoria Civic Center.

State of the Union preview
January 24, 2012

President Obama's State of the Union Address tonight will likely be as much about what he hopes to achieve in the next four years if re-elected, as about the last four. RFD Radio's Matt Kaye spoke with a top ag leader about what ag would like to see.

Chicago Farmers' Investment Fair slated for Feb. 4
January 24, 2012

The Chicago Farmers will host its annual investment fair in Joliet next month. Chicago Farmers president Jeff Martin spoke with RFD Radio.