MCFB Boosts Funding for HCC Ag Facility
A major donation from McLean County Farm Bureau will help advance Heartland Community College toward construction of a dedicated space for agriculture programs to grow and flourish. A $2 million … Read More
Author: anna@mcfb.org
Golden Farmer Club Honors Long Time McLean County Farmers
McLean County Farm Bureau members who have farmed for 50 years or longer are eligible to join the Golden Farmer Club and receive a free gate sign personalized with their … Read More
Schuler Advocates for Ag on Leaders to DC
Input prices, environmental regulations and trade served as the key focus on the recent Illinois Farm Bureau Leaders to Washington trip held March 7-9. McLean County Farm Bureau board member, … Read More
CORN CLOSES LOWER, MAY WHEAT REMAINS UP
At the close Monday, ag commodity futures were mixed, with nearby corn and soybean contracts down and May wheat up the limit. (Successful Farming)
BIRD FLU CONFIRMED IN NORTHWEST IOWA COMMERCIAL TURKEY FLOCK
Officials announced Monday that they have identified bird flu in a commercial flock of 50,000 turkeys in northwest Iowa, the state’s second case of a virus that has been identified … Read More
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE TO IMPACT U.S. AGRICULTURE
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the world’s financial and agriculture markets. Many producers in the U.S. are concerned about just how the conflict will impact agricultural inputs … Read More
Landowner 101 to be Offered in February
Grow your understanding for managing your valuable farmland assets with the Landowner 101 series of classes: Feb. 10 – Farmland Ownership & Leasing Feb. 17 – Basic Agronomy Feb. 24 … Read More
Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training
Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia will be required to complete certified grower training by April 1, 2022. Farm operators and any farm employees … Read More
Carbon Sequestration Landowner Meeting
McLean County Farm Bureau will host a meeting for landowners regarding a possible geological carbon sequestration project and pipeline Tues., Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is specifically for … Read More
Ag Bites: Breakfast, Networking & Ag Outlook
Get the essentials to fuel your success at Ag Bites – breakfast, networking & a look at key issues in agriculture. Geared for agribusiness professionals, Ag Bites offers you a … Read More