The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced today the following Illinois wheat producers have met the qualifications required to be placed on the ballot for the upcoming October 30, 2025, Illinois Wheat Development Board election. In person voting will take place at McLean County Farm Bureau from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. “Illinois wheat producers play ... Read More
Join the McLean County Chamber of Commerce as they honor folks who are outstanding in the field of agriculture on Nov. 20. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Country Club. Dinner & program at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $60 per person. To make reservations, click here.
Farm Bureau members of retirement age are invited to the annual Prime Timers Christmas luncheon on Thursday, December 4, at 11:30 a.m. in the Mini Expo building at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington. A catered meal will be provided along with musical entertainment. The luncheon is free, but reservations are required by November 21.
The Young Leader group has the opportunity to tour the Brandt factory during production hours to see the "behind the scenes" how ag equipment is manufactured. The tour is December 10 at 2:00pm just north of Bloomington-Normal, 19500 N CR 1425E, Hudson.
Need to recertify your private applicator license? There are several training & testing locations in the area this winter. Trainings start at 8:00am & testing begins at 12:00pm. December 11 - Champaign February 10 - Springfield February 25 - Peoria
The Farm Assets Conference is scheduled for Friday, December 12, at the Agri-Center in Bloomington. The day-long event is packed with numerous speakers and costs $80 to register. Click here for more information and to register. Agenda: LET’S TALK FUNDAMENTALS 8:00 Commodity Price Outlook - Joe Janzen, University of Illinois 8:20 Livestock Price Outlook - ... Read More
Celebrate the holiday season while enjoying company with McLean County Farm Bureau & Woodford County Farm Bureau members at the Barn III on December 18. Dinner and the performance of Plaid Tidings are included in the ticket price. Limited to 80 tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $65 for members. RSVPs are due by ... Read More
