Lauren Lurkins, Director of Environmental Policy with Illinois Farm Bureau, on EPA’s announcement of reversing current rules regarding navigable waters and what the process will be for potential new rulemaking.
Lauren also discusses a webinar series hosted by the International Soil Carbon Network that will highlight a scientific approach on what Carbon Trading is and what the options are available to Farmers.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs provides information on programs added or enhanced through the recently concluded General Assembly Session. Programs highlighted are the Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, improvements to the Unclaimed Property Program, and the cream of the crop photo contest.
Alan Bjerga, National Milk Producers Federation shares information on trade opportunities for high quality US dairy products coming out of COVID-19. Infrastructure legislation and how that impacts agriculture and dairy was also highlighted.
Weather with DTN Meteorologist, John Baranick.