WORST MIGHT BE YET TO COME FOR CHINA’S ASF OUTBREAK
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in China surpassed the one-year mark this month since the virus was confirmed there. ASF continues to spread in China and into neighboring … Read More
Author: anna@mcfb.org
FARMERS MEET WITH REP. KINZINGER TO EXPRESS CONCERNS
After months of devastating floods, farmers are now facing another battle, the trade war with China. “They are on the front lines of this trade war,” says Congressperson Adam Kinzinger. … Read More
US RESTAURANT CHAINS LOOK TO CHINA FOR SALES GROWTH
Amid the ongoing trade war, large restaurant chains in the U.S. are ramping up development in China. Fast-food chains tend to benefit from economic downturns because consumers look for cheaper … Read More
STATE FAIR DEBUTS INDUSTRIAL HEMP PLOT
The IDOA’s “Ag Tent” is not the only thing growing at the 2019 Illinois State Fair – a new test plot will offer fairgoers an up-close look at a controversial … Read More
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