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• Mitchell wins Young Leader State Discussion Meet
  The Grundy County Young Leader will represent IFB next month at the National Discussion Meet at AFBF.

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• Your guide to IFB's 2019 Annual Meeting
  Check back often to stay updated on this year's event.

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• Farmer veteran coalition backs 'utmost commitment to a bigger-than-us purpose'
  The launch of the Illinois Chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition marks the 10th state chapter of the national organization.

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• ICGA president: Demand still key issue, even with lower yields
  There are opportunities to boost ethanol demand by enforcement of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) and through new, high-octane blends.

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• IDOA offering cover crop incentive tied to crop insurance
  Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the acreage cap is reached or Jan. 15.

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• Better luck next year? Harvest to spill over into 2020
  U.S. corn harvest reached 89% complete as of Dec. 1, 9% behind average.

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• Rural Development invests $12.8 million in Illinois rural high-speed broadband
  Investment could help 1,684 households, 31 farms, 29 businesses, nine educational facilities, two critical community facilities and one healthcare center.

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• Ag economic sentiment reading hits 2019 high
  Confidence in a quick resolution to the U.S.-China trade dispute also increased to its highest point.

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• From corn crib to art studio
  Northern Illinois farm family finds new use for an outbuilding by turning it into a unique space that attracts people from town and beyond.

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• CCF urges consumers to read label before buying meat substitutes
  The Center for Consumer Freedom notes that many plant-based meat products contain a large number of processed ingredients not from plants.

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