Life Line Screening will be back at the McLean County Fairgrounds on January 5. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening is extending a discounted offer to all McLean County Farm Bureau members which will identify your risk level for the following diseases: ... Read More

Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) is inviting farmers and researchers to learn best field practices and strategies from top Illinois double-crop farmers during the annual 2026 Winter Wheat Double Crop Forum. The forum will be held Jan. 20 at the Rend Lake Event Center in Ina. Registration is $25 for IWA members and $50 for non-members. ... Read More

Cheer on the Bloomington Bison hockey team during their Ag Night with the MCFB Young Leaders on Jan. 24 @ 7:00 pm. Register below by Jan. 16th. Tickets to attend with MCFB Young Leaders is $10/ticket. Tickets can be picked up at will call the evening of the event.

From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference will be January 28-30, 2026, at the Bank of Springfield Center. The conference is jam-packed full of opportunity. There will be over 95 educational sessions & 100 industry experts from across the county, plus nearly 100 exhibitors. For details about the specific sessions, speakers, & registration, visit the ... Read More

Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and University of Illinois Extension are excited to highlight sustainability and technology during the upcoming Illinois Dairy Summit. The 2026 Illinois Dairy Summit will be held Feb. 4 at Highland Community College in Freeport. This year’s theme is Foraging Profitability with speakers focusing on providing insight on disease management of ... Read More