Author: anna@mcfb.org

BUSTOS ANNOUNCES ‘RURAL GREEN PARTNERSHIP’ TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) formally submitted a framework of principles and policies to combat climate change and spur economic growth to the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on Tuesday. … Read More

ILLINOIS FARMER TRIES OUT NEW CROP AFTER A TOUGH GROWING SEASON

Spring 2019 was tough for planting crops, so McHenry County farm John Bartman decided to try something new. “I started researching (lavender) and really thought it would be a good … Read More

Runners Go HogWild for Pre-Fair Race

About 160 runners and walkers participated in the HogWild 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk held July 28 at the McLean County Fairgrounds. Participants had the chance to preview the … Read More

Volunteers Needed – McLean County Fair

Farmers are needed to share their everyday ag knowledge at the Food & Farm Fun Zone educational exhibit during the 2019 McLean County Fair July 31 – Aug. 4. Volunteer … Read More

Industrial Hemp Forum Highlights

Area farmers learned about the challenges and opportunities for growing Industrial Hemp at a forum hosted by McLean County Farm Bureau June 25. Western Illinois University researcher, Dr. Win Phippen, … Read More

African Swine Fever Meeting

Join us for a look at how the African Swine Fever outbreak is shaping global markets Wed., July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office. The … Read More

June 12, 2019 – University of Illinois farmdoc Webinar on Late Plant/Prevent Plant

Prevented Planting Resources

Check out www.mcfb.org/preventedplanting for videos, links & resources as you make planting decisions. University of Illinois farmdoc will also be holding three webinars: Prevent Plant / Late Planting Decisions with … Read More

Soil Health & Weed Control on Prevented Planting Acres 6/3/19

Take a look at some agronomic issues for switching crops, planting cover crops and preparing your prevented planting acres for next year.  Soil Health & Weed Control Presentation Slides … Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau – Market Facilitation Program 6/3/19

A look at what we know & don’t know yet about the 2019 Market Facilitation Program.  6.3.19 – Market Facilitation Program Slides

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