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Staff from @ILFarmBureau were among those who provided testimony on data centers to Illinois lawmakers last month. 21 bills on data centers have been introduced to the state House and Senate so far this session. #twill farmweeknow.com/policy/state/s…

The Farm Bill passes the U.S. House. What does this mean for agriculture—and what about #E15? Read the latest from @FarmWeekNow, plus a statement from IFB President Philip Nelson. on.ilfb.org/42F0Jwd

.@ILFarmBureau has issued an action request to members, urging them to contact their U.S. House representatives to support the farm bill. More information ⬇️⬇️⬇️ farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

Back at @USDA, where @SecRollins will address “America First Fertilizer Actions. @NAFB #NAFBWW26

Illinois is the leading state in the nation for total tornado, hail and high wind reports so far this year. As of April 23, Illinois had 147 severe hail reports, 250 severe wind reports and 110 tornado reports year to date, according to @NWSSPC. More info: farmweeknow.com/general/illino…

.@ILFarmBureau is supporting a bill sponsored by @RepEricSorensen, @RepBost and Rep @NikkiBudzinski that would provide grants and low-interest loans through USDA to expand fertilizer production & improve storage capacity domestically. More information ⬇️⬇️ farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

Mid-West Truckers Association talks diesel prices impact on trucking industry. @FarmWeekNow CropWatcher report from Adams County. @ILFarmBureau's Ryan Tate and Bill Bodine talk broadband issues. Joe Camp previews new market week. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

The @IllinoisWheat Association has a full slate of opportunities for growers in the state to get involved. New this year: a Double Crop Total Profitability Contest. More information ⬇️⬇️⬇️ farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

A @USDA survey is giving farmers an opportunity to to provide feedback on NRCS conservation practice standards and offer suggestions to the agency. The NRCS customer satisfaction survey is open through April 30. farmweeknow.com/environmental/…

It’s been a month since the soybean market took a major dip. Now, there are more questions. If the U.S. remains at war with Iran, will the China summit be delayed again? And if so, what will that mean for exports? From RFD Radio's @delossjahnke ⬇️ farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

As USDA seeks to improve its statistical data processes, @ILFarmBureau President Philip Nelson has emphasized a need for transparency and confidence across data sources/reports — and is urging USDA to engage directly with farmers & farm groups. farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

Oil and fuel prices surged in recent weeks as the war in Iran impacts shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. As the focus remains on crude & refined products, @GROWMARK's Dan Pannier says, "the real question is what happens when things come back up." farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

There’s been a window of opportunity for fieldwork in southern Illinois since the end of March, and many farmers are taking advantage. But fieldwork wasn’t nearly as prominent in the northern 2/3 of the state, where there were cool conditions and storms. farmweeknow.com/crop_condition…

#MarchMadness was true of both basketball and weather in Illinois last month as the state saw a rollercoaster of conditions. An example: March 2026 was the first time ever that the first 80-degree day came before the last 10-degree night. From @RBranch_FW: farmweeknow.com/crop_condition…

RFD Profit Watch, @FarmWeekNow: Dan Pannier, @GROWMARK Propane David Kohl & Luke Worrell from ISPFMRA Land Values Conference spreaker.com/podcast/rfd-pr…

Monthly visit with licensed professional counselor Rachel Brown. Update from Illinois Pork Producers Association. Macoupin County farmer recaps @ILFarmBureau Mexico Market Study Tour. @NWSQuadCities on severe weather threat today and tomorrow. spreaker.com/episode/rfd-to…

He's a farmer. A leader. A family man. But who *is* Philip Nelson, really? Get to know @ILFarmBureau's 17th president in the latest episode of Taking Stalk — available now wherever you get your podcasts or at: farmweeknow.com/podcasts/

🌧️ A system set to move through Illinois tomorrow will continue rains that will help relieve ongoing drought pressure. But that will result in a chilly Easter weekend. @JTatRFDRadio talks with Paul Otto, meteorologist with @freesenotis. #ilwx farmweeknow.com/general/a-week…

U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026 and 84.7 million acres of soybeans, according to @USDA's Prospective Plantings report today. Average trade guesses were for 94.3 million corn acres and 85.5 million soybean acres. farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

ICYMI: President Trump Friday promised to request additional economic relief for farmers in the next funding bill — plus @EPA finalized the RFS "Set 2" final rule, maintaining 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels for both 2026 & 2027. More info ⬇️ farmweeknow.com/policy/nationa…