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Illinois Farm Bureau continues push for estate tax relief

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says estate tax relief is one of the organization's top priorities during the General Assembly's spring session. Phillip Nelson says the Family Farm Preservation Act would increase exemptions to a true $6 million from the current ...
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Coppess:  Senate farm bill needs to address acreage and over-production

The director of the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois says the U.S. Senate needs to address many of the challenges facing agriculture in its version of a new farm bill. Jonathan Coppess tells Brownfield, "The House bill did not touch ...
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Spiking fuel costs being felt on the farm

Farmers preparing for spring planting are facing some of the highest fuel costs they've seen in years. Central Illinois farmer Darren Davis says fuel price spikes caused by the conflict in the Middle East are being felt on the farm. "The way things ...
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Grassley backs E15, fertilizer relief amid price surge

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there are ways Congress and the Trump administration can take pressure off rising fertilizer and fuel prices. "Take countervailing duties off of fertilizers (and) get E15 year-round nationwide, and right now we're told that it's got to be connected ...
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Farmers face “massive problem” as input costs climb, warns Randy Feenstra

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is hearing from farmers concerned about escalating input costs. Randy Feenstra is a Republican from Iowa. "Just traveling the state of Iowa, this is a grave concern. I mean fertilizer prices right now are, some (farmers) ...
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Prioritize cover crop planning

The director of agronomy with the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers are already planning their fall cover crop decisions. Abigail Peterson tells Brownfield, "Talking about cover crop advantages and disadvantages at the beginning of the season is really important." She says, ...
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Illinois farmers prepare for upcoming growing season

Farmers across the Midwest are preparing for the 2026 planting season. Greg Thoren, who raises row crops and cattle in northwestern Illinois, says spring is starting out on the dry side. "We've missed some of these rains." He says, "We've got rain, do ...
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Illinois pork producer eyeing profitability in 2026

A central Illinois pork producer says he's optimistic about profitability in 2026. Chad Leman, whose operation is based in Woodford County, tells Brownfield, "There's good opportunities for margin through all four quarters." He says, "Feed costs appear to be pretty controlled, you know, ...
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Illinois Manufacturers Association sees farm bill as opportunity to spur economic growth

The president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturer's Association says the certainty alone of a new five-year farm bill could be an economic driver. Mark Denzler tells Brownfield, "Any business, whether you're a farmer, or you're a manufacturer, you would love certainty and stability ...
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Farmers using microbes to boost yields and profits

The founder of Imio says some farmers are turning to biologicals to manage residue and reduce fertilizer costs. Charles Smith says some products that enhance microbial activity can free up nutrients. "A lot of farmers recognize their crop residue can have value." He ...
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Corn growers pushing for more support for lock improvements

The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says continuing to fund upgrades on America's inland waterway system is vital for agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says new policy adopted by the National Corn Growers Association calls on Congress to provide ...
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Consumer education key piece of sustaining beef demand

A member of the Board of Governors with the Illinois Beef Association says education is a key to sustaining consumer demand for beef. Betsy Pech, who was a long-time agriculture education teacher that also raises Hereford cattle in Logan County, tells Brownfield, "Especially right ...
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