SIUC School of Medicine is hosting a virtual series on farm succession. Join presenters, Wesley Tucker, a Farm and Ranch Transition Specialist from Missouri Extension, and Monica McConkey, an Agricultural Mental Health Counselor in discussion. "Changing Roles: Who is Driving the Tractor?" is a discussion about mentoring future generations. To register for one or multiple ... Read More
Join us for updates about new trucking regulations and get your transportation questions answered with with Illinois Farm Bureau transportation expert, Rodney Knittel.
The US EPA is implementing pesticide use changes to meet requirements stated in the Endangered Species Act. As each registered pesticide label gets reviewed by the EPA, new labels and restrictions will be released. Join us at the Endangered Species Act Informational workshop March 4th @ 11:00am at the West Expo, McLean Co Fairgrounds to ... Read More
Gain valuable insight and knowledge on emerging issues in agriculture during Illinois Farm Bureau’s first-ever Farm Bureau Advantage conference. The conference, held March 14-15 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria, seeks to empower IFB members through opportunities to connect with experts, learn and build new relationships. Attendees will hear five keynote presentations from ... Read More
Landowner 101 is a two part series to help you gain knowledge about managing your farmland. Session 1: Landownership & Leasing will take place at the MCFB office on March 17th @ 6:30pm. It is instructed by Dr. Maria Boerngen. The session will cover the following topics: current economic conditions understanding lease types sample leases ... Read More
Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training is available at the Asmark Agricenter @1:00pm on March 18. To register visit: www.ilfb.org/NH3
McLean County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 23rd Ag Awareness Breakfast at the McLean County Fairgrounds on March 19th at 7:00am. The breakfast is open to the community. The program will highlight FFA Service Award winners, scholarship winners, and a keynote speaker. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Landowner 101 is a two part series to help you gain knowledge about managing your farmland. Session 2: Basic Agronomy will take place at the MCFB office on March 20th @ 6:30pm. It is instructed by Don Meyer. The session will cover the following topics: maintaining soil health understanding productivity Learn more about the workshops, ... Read More
The Illinois Wheat Checkoff Committee is holding an in-person referendum on Wednesday, March 26th to ask your opinion on a voluntary 1.5 cent per bushel assessment ran by a farmer led board of directors. All eligible wheat producers (those who receive a profit from growing wheat) can place their vote at the McLean County Farm ... Read More
Prime Timers will meet Thursday, April, 24 at 11:30 a.m. 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 April 22nd. The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.
