Author: anna@mcfb.org

Prevented Planting Resources:

Links to University of Illinois Extension/farmdoc articles and the 2019 Planting Decision Model.  University of Illinois Extension/farmdoc Planting Decision Model 6/4/19 – The Advisability of Planting Corn Declines Rapidly … Read More

Illinois Farm Bureau & COUNTRY Financial Webinar – 5/29/2019

 May 29, 2019 – Prevented Planting Webinar Presentation Slides May 29, 2019 – Prevented Planting Webinar Q& A

Prevented Planting Meeting

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 … Read More

Golf Outing – July 1

Hit the links July 1 to support local ag education efforts including the McLean County Fair! Please note: Date change to July 1! Cost: $90 per golfer or $360 per foursome … Read More

Hog Wild 5K – July 28

Come preview the McLean County Fair with a 5K Run & 1 mile walk that will take you out around and through the fairgrounds. Plus enjoy a delicious porkburger after … Read More

Industrial Hemp Forum June 25

Check out the challenges and opportunities for growing industrial hemp at an informational forum Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mini Expo Building at the McLean County Fairgrounds. … Read More

Golden Clover Nominations

Know someone who helped make your 4-H Club or McLean County Fair experience great? Nominate them to receive a Golden Clover Award! Deadline is June 1, 2019. Golden Clover Awards … Read More

OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST A REFERENDUM

Soybean growers have until May 31 to request a referendum to vote on continuation of the soybean checkoff program. Growers may request the referendum at the county Farm Service Agency … Read More

WHITE HOUSE EXPLORES NEW FARMER BAILOUT PLAN

Farmers, lawmakers business execs and global investors alike looked to President Trump for clues on how long the trade showdown with China could last. Trump suggested Monday that the standoff … Read More

FARM BUREAU, FARMERS UNION UNITE ON BANKRUPTCY BILL

The Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 would help more family farmers avoid liquidation or foreclosure, allowing them to stay in operation, the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers … Read More

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