About 160 runners and walkers participated in the HogWild 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk held July 28 at the McLean County Fairgrounds. Participants had the chance to preview the fair and enjoyed a post-race meal featuring porkburgers prepared by McLean County Pork Producers. Drew Toohill finished first in the men’s division and Olivia Hartke earned top honors in the women’s division. The top three finishers in each age division received a pig trophy. Race

Check out www.mcfb.org/preventedplanting for videos, links & resources as you make planting decisions. University of Illinois farmdoc will also be holding three webinars: Prevent Plant / Late Planting Decisions with  Gary Schnitkey, Todd Hubbs, and Jonathan Coppess Wed, June 12, 2019 at 8 a.m. Price Environment – detail on latest crop progress and price outlook Wed, June 19, 2019 at 8 a.m. Policy Update – detail on MFP and Disaster Assistance Wed, June 26 at

Join us for a look at crop insurance coverage, the USDA Market Facilitation Program and agronomic considerations for prevented planting acres. Monday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean County fairgrounds in Bloomington. Speakers include: Nyle Wiechmann, COUNTRY Financial Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm Bureau Karen Corrigan, McGillicuddy-Corrigan Agronomics RSVP appreciated, but not required. Sign up here.