Visit almost any grocery store and you’ll see how that food chain has been disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has been talking up part of the … Read More
The coronavirus pandemic is spreading from cities to rural communities that have a higher share of older, at-risk residents, a trend that has implications for the stress it may put … Read More
Know an outstanding 4-H Club or McLean County Fair volunteer? Nominate them to receive a Golden Clover Award! Deadline is June 1, 2020. Golden Clover Awards recognize individuals for outstanding … Read More
McLean County Farm Bureau is pleased to honor local FFA members for outstanding service to their chapters and communities. 2020 FFA Chapter Service Award Winners: Abby Bolen, Blue Ridge Ashlyn … Read More
McLean County Farm Bureau’s recent Landowner 101 classes are now available online! Click here for details & to register. Landowners can purchase access to the following sessions: Farmland Ownership & … Read More
As local schools shifted to remote and online learning this spring, McLean County Ag in the Classroom has stepped up to supply local teachers with resources to keep students learning. … Read More
The U.S. Treasury has provided an FAQ on the Paycheck Protection Program, which you can find here.
Just as virus-spooked consumers have rushed to grocery stores to stockpile everything from toilet paper to pasta, farmers raising America’s cattle, hogs, and chickens have filled their bins with feed, … Read More
The American ethanol industry is cutting production like never before as coronavirus lockdowns keep drivers off the roads, crushing demand for fuel. Output of corn-based biofuel plunged by a record … Read More
The rush is on for farmers looking to stake their claim on a new trove of stimulus funds earmarked for agriculture. Perdue’s challenge is to get money into the hands … Read More
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