Hear the latest research and insights to grow your agronomic and management knowledge from University of Illinois Extension at the Crop Physiology Field Day Thurs., Aug. 6 at the Crop Sciences Research and Education Center in Savoy. Schedule: 8:00 AM ON-SITE REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST 8:30 AM WELCOME 8:40 AM Greatest Hits for High Corn Yield ... Read More
Join University of Illinois Extension for a look at long term research at the Alma Mater Plots on the University of Illinois campus Tues., Aug 11 at 7:45 am 7:45 am - Sign-in, coffee & donuts 8:15 am - The next era of long-term university research, Dr. Adam Davis 8:30 am – Takeaways from 150 years ... Read More
Hear the results of cover crop research in central Illinois Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lexington Community Center in Lexington. Speakers will include Precision Conservation Management, Illinois State University, Purdue University and more. Lunch will be provided. To register, call McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District office at (309)452-3848 ... Read More
Get your farm history kicks on Route 66 with a bus tour through northern McLean County! Join us Saturday, August 15 for a drive down memory lane with Don Meyer, ag historian and guest curator for the Museum’s Farming in the Great Corn Belt permanent exhibit, and Candace Summers, the Museum’s Senior Director of Education. ... Read More
Prime Timers will meet on Thursday, August 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Speaker: Billy McMacken, The Normalite Topic: Local/Community Newspapers Lunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwich & side from McAlister’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by August 24. The Prime Timers ... Read More
McLean County Barnkeepers will host their monthly program Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office. Speaker: Laurie Vial Topic: Production of the Centennial Barn Book The event is free and open to the public.
Join the McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders for an evening of great food, drinks, and conversations at BloNo Pizza Co. 📅 September 24 🕕 6:00 - 9:00 pm 📍 BloNo Pizza Co. Hear from agriculture presenters, connect with fellow community members, and enjoy a night of networking and learning. Food and drinks ... Read More
Join us for some fall fun at Rader Family Farms just west of Normal, sponsored by McLean County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. Kids & families welcome! Activities are available from 4 – 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided at 6 p.m. & we will hear from Rader Family Farms speakers at 6:30 p.m. Free for ... Read More
Prime Timers will meet on Thursday, October 22, at 11:30 a.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person (sandwiches from McAlister's Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by October 19. Please call the office 309-663-6497 or signup here The Prime Timers group is ... Read More
