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Atmospheric scientist Eric Snodgrass: “By turning this state into a powerhouse in agriculture, we've actually geo engineered it to better grow crops. That’s on you,” he says to Illinois Farm Bureau’s Advantage Conference attendees.

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Application period for USDA’s emergency commodity assistance program starts Wednesday. Farmers can apply for a slice of $10B in aid to help mitigate high input costs & low commodity prices during ‘24 crop season. farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

A warm welcome to Illinois Farm Bureau members who are arriving to our hotel for Leaders to Washington. Stay connected w/ coverage FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio and our social platforms. About 20 members/staff will meet with industry reps & lawmakers. #L2DC25

After a meeting with/ the White House Office of Public Liaison, Illinois Farm Bureau members pause for a photo before heading over to the Mexican Embassy to cap off the first day of #L2DC. Earlier, they met newly named Risk Management Agency Admin Pat Swanson.

Day 2 of #L2DC was a whirlwind. Started at Capitol Hill where members met with their Reps, then we were joined by Secretary Brooke Rollins and staff from U.S. EPA & House Committee on Agriculture, and lastly met w/ Senator Dick Durbin & Tammy Duckworth. Watch FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio for coverage!

This week's Leaders to Washington trip was jam-packed with informative meetings and conversations with lawmakers and industry officials who help shape ag policy. Check out this photo gallery for a glimpse into IFB members' time in D.C. bit.ly/3FHcYAr

Peoria Co farmer Richard Carroll decided at the last minute to get a free blood test screening for prostate cancer at the health fair during IFB's Annual Meeting, which led to his cancer diagnosis. Carroll shares his story w/ FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio bit.ly/3Y1CmHp

What’s the future of the #RFS? Scott Irwin weighs in during the Fastmarkets Biofuels & Feedstocks Americas conference in Chicago.

There have been false reports today suggesting New World Screwworm (NWS) has been found in a particular state. USDA issued a statement to DTN that those reports are not true.

Since #ECAP application period opened 2.5 months ago, $7.65B of the allocated $10B has been paid to farmers. A total of 509,216 applications have been approved. In IL: -$642.8M paid -62,541 approved applications (12.2% of total) Deadline for applications to Farm Service Agency is Aug. 15.

Trump's domestic policy bill, including $60B for farm programs, is now in senators' hands after the House narrowly passed its reconciliation package after a marathon of meetings last week. The package could change substantially under the Senate. bit.ly/43OdHt0

Two federal courts struck down most of President Trump's sweeping global tariffs within 24 hours. The Trump administration has said it will appeal. But what happens to ongoing trade deal talks in the meantime? Watch for story FarmWeekNow/RFD Radio

The tariff rollercoaster continues -- 3 court rulings within 24 hours. As of today, Trump's global tariffs remain in place as the administration appeals a federal court ruling that says the president didn't have authority to implement the sweeping duties. bit.ly/4kfNcT1

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Secretary Brooke Rollins during House Ag hearing: "I'll be making a major announcement next week on the very next step, which will be probably more aggressive than anyone in recent history, on the New World Screwworm."

EPA will be making two major policy announcements later today that will save American taxpayers over a billion dollars per year in regulatory costs. Stay tuned!

EPA boosts biofuel blending volumes for 2026/27 in rule proposal, floats regulatory changes including a preference for domestic renewable fuel and feedstocks. Brian Duncan calls proposal a "strong, forward-looking announcement." Read more: bit.ly/45WArZb

The U.S. EPA on June 18 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 20 new SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS during the past month. According to the agency, 189 SRE petitions are currently pending. #ethanol ethanolproducer.com/articles/epa-2…

Grassroots to Government: Illinois Farm Bureau Resolutions Committee members are in DC to see the full circle of the policy process, IFB VP and Resolutions Chair Evan Hultine greets the group before the flurry of mtgs begin.

8 Illinois Farm Bureau Resolutions Cmt members saw firsthand how the organization’s policy flows from the counties to Capitol Hill during a first-of-its-kind visit to DC this week. Participants appreciated a broader perspective of issues facing IL farmers.