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Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Receives Gift from AT&T
Written on 3 Sep, 2012 at 7:06 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
llinois Agriculture in the Classroom Receives Major Gift from AT&T The effort to teach school children about agriculture has received another major boost. Representatives from AT&T presented a check for $20,000 to Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom, marking another example... (Continue reading)
University Of Illinois Economist: Hog Industry to Suffer Record Losses
Source: University Of Illinois news release A tsunami of red ink is about to wash across the pork industry which is facing losses unseen even in the fall of 1998 when hog prices at times approached zero value. The stressors... (Continue reading)
IFB Keeps Ag Upfront at State Fair
Written on 13 Aug, 2012 at 7:13 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Despite their agricultural beginnings, today’s fairs often seem to focus more on carnival rides than they do on farming. Illinois Farm Bureau works with the Illinois State Fair to make sure that the celebration of Illinois’ farming has a lead... (Continue reading)
Giant livestock operations divide communities in Buckhart
Written on 6 Aug, 2012 at 7:19 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Hog farmer Robert Young, 68, checks the well-being of his livestock on his family farm in Buckhart, Ill. Life seems bucolic in rural Illinois, where farmsteads dot country roads, fields of corn and soybeans stretch for miles and families carry... (Continue reading)
Illinois Farm Bureau Praises Passage of Senate Farm Bill
Written on 25 Jun, 2012 at 6:56 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Calling it an important step in securing the future and stability of American agriculture, Illinois Farm Bureau is praising the Thursday passage of the Senate Farm Bill. “Farmers throughout Illinois – and the United States – depend on the Farm... (Continue reading)
IFB Expands Search for Future Farm Vets
Written on 11 Jun, 2012 at 7:13 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Can you name the number of farm veterinarians you know on one hand? How about one finger? The number of “food animal” vets is shrinking and Illinois Farm Bureau is doing something about it - expanding it’s IVET program to... (Continue reading)
Illinois Farm Bureau Teaches Farming to Teachers This Summer
Written on 28 May, 2012 at 6:35 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Summer Agricultural Institutes (SAI) are sprouting up all across the state. Since 1991, more than 8,000 Illinois educators have completed one of Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom (IAITC) Summer Ag Institutes. The course, designed for preschool to high school teachers,... (Continue reading)
Illinois Pork Leadership Institute seeks applicants
Written on 22 May, 2012 at 6:36 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is seeking youth age 16 to 22 with an interest in the pork industry to attend the 2012 Illinois Pork Leadership Institute (IPLI) June 26-28. IPLI focuses on leadership, citizenship, and communication skills through... (Continue reading)
Planting Safety & Your Grassroots Policy
Written on 9 Apr, 2012 at 7:04 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Whether you’re getting a jump start on this year’s planting or just waiting a little bit longer, farmers like you know what it takes to keep safe during planting. After all, many farm safety steps are simply common sense to... (Continue reading)
Women in Agriculture Conference Was a Success
Written on 2 Apr, 2012 at 6:55 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
“Celebrating Agriculture” was the theme of the recent Women in Agriculture Conference in Moline, and Illinois Farm Bureau was proud to be a sponsor because we believe in celebrating women! The one-day event offered nearly 200 women of every... (Continue reading)
Pork producer to address industry’s progress March 27 in Pecatonica
Written on 26 Mar, 2012 at 6:59 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Illinois pork production takes center stage Tuesday, March 27, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Pecatonica Lions Club. Carrie Pollard of Bethany Animal Hospital will address the group at 6:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 633 Reed St.,... (Continue reading)
11 Farmers Graduate from Illinois Farm Bureau Leadership Academy
Written on 19 Mar, 2012 at 7:02 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
Congratulations to the 11 farmers who recently graduated from Illinois Farm Bureau’s Leadership Academy. During 2 ½ days of intense training, these IFB members tackled issues ranging from leadership ethics to building advocacy relationships that benefit the entire state. Most... (Continue reading)
Mcclean County Pork Producer responds to McDonald’s decision
Written on 21 Feb, 2012 at 8:02 in Illinois Swine News | Comments
McDonald’s Corporation announced last week they want to work with suppliers of pork who will work towards not using gestation stalls when raising their animals. Although the use of gestation stalls has become controversial, no studies show the practice of... (Continue reading)
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