The McLean County Regional Planning Commission is looking for feedback on the second draft of the McLean County Strategic Land Use Plan. There are two public open houses to discuss this plan on October 14 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Downs Community Fire Department & October 16 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Heartland Community College, Community ... Read More
Prime Timers will meet on Thursday, October 23, 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 Jason’s Deli). Reservations for lunch are required by October 21. The Prime Timers group is geared towards any Farm Bureau members of retirement ... Read More
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
