PLUMMETING FUEL DEMAND HITS US FARMS AS PLANTING SEASON BEGINS
In 2018, the United States exported about 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol to more than 80 countries. That amount is expected to drop this year, a troubling sign for U.S. … Read More
Author: anna@mcfb.org
EPA ADVANCES 2021 BIOFUELS RULE
The agency sent the White House its regulation governing next year’s blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard, but the Trump administration is holding firm on its 2020 mandate, for … Read More
DISTANCING DURING PLANTING BRINGS PROS AND CONS
Some farmers have even found positives to the stay-at-home orders caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including less traffic for their farm equipment to maneuver around, more family time, farm help … Read More
CHINA RHETORIC HEATS UP
A major rupture in U.S.-China relations may be a matter of when and not if. Trump seems to be distancing himself from the phase one trade deal, and advisers and … Read More
USDA SECRETARY DOES NOT ANTICIPATE FOOD SHORTAGES
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
CORONAVIRUS IS SPREADING FASTER IN RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH AGING POPULATIONS
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
MCFB Seeking Golden Clover Nominees
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
2020 FFA Service Award Winners
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
Landowner 101 Classes Available Online
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
McLean County Ag in the Classroom Steps Up
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