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Farm Bureau® members now have a NEW membership discount with GRAINGER Industrial Supply. Discounts of 10-50% will be available. Contact the Farm Bureau® office for more information. >>> Take advantage of these great membership benefits: Farm Bureau® Phone Connection, McDonald’s UpSize® for Free, Cellular Phone Discount, IAA Credit Union, Internet Discount, and the Dodge Truck discount.>>> Prime Timers will meet the fourth Thursday of each
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Celebration of Agriculture to benefit McLean County 4-H
The McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting a special breakfast to celebrate agriculture and support McLean County 4-H on Thursday, June 25, 7am at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. National speaker, radio personality, agriculture advocate and humorist, Trent Loos, will bring laughter and a message of celebration of the ag community. A silent auction will be hosted... Read more ‘BE Your Own Voice’ workshop offered for 4-H members -The McLean County Farm Bureau and University of Illinois Extension-McLean County will host a workshop for 4-H and FFA youth to help them learn to effectively answer questions from the media and public. “Be Your Own Voice: What Message Are We Sending?” will begin at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 25, at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The “Be Your Own Voice” workshop will allow youth to practice interview skills and learn to respond to questions from the public as they exhibit projects. WJBC Agribusiness Director Carrie Muehling will serve as the moderator for the workshop. Parents and 4-H Leaders are encouraged to attend as observers. The workshop is free to 4-Hers and FFA participants, but registration is requested by calling (309) 663-8306 or via the online registration link at www.mcleanextension.org. |
daily ag news story
07-02-09 MARKETBASKET SURVEY - Retail food prices at the supermarket decreased slightly for the third consecutive quarter, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare a meal was $46.29, down about 2 percent or $1.12 from the first quarter of 2009. Of the 16 items surveyed, 10 decreased, five increased and one remained the same in average price compared to the prior quarter. ANGUS BURGERS - McDonald's has introduced its first new hamburger since 2001, the 1/3 pound Angus burger. Look for a national rollout in August. GLUTEN-FREE - Mass marketer General Mills Inc. is carving out a niche in gluten-free food after realizing it could reach eager customers without costly ad campaigns. The company's Betty Crocker brand is rolling out gluten-free mixes for cookies, brownies and cakes. HAPPY 4TH - Have a happy Fourth of July. We'll return next Monday. Provided by IFB® News Service |
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