Winter Agribusiness Seminar – Virtual

COUNTRY Financial will host a virtual Winter Agribusiness Seminar Wednesday, February 16 at noon. You can join online from your own computer, tablet or smart phone or sign up to watch the program at the McLean County Farm Bureau office in Bloomington. The program will include: Crop Insurance Update - Doug Yoder, Crop Agency Manager ... Read More

Landowner 101 – Basic Agronomy

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Explore soil types, managing fertility plus the basics of corn and soybean production with the Basic Agronomy Class Feb. 17 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sign up for one or for the whole Landowner 101 series of classes: Feb. 10 – Farmland Ownership & Leasing Feb. 17 – Basic Agronomy Feb. 24  – Grain ... Read More

MCFB Foundation Trivia Night

McLean County Fairgrounds 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Do not pass go, do not collect $200 - grab some friends & join us for our 2022 Trivia Night - Friday, February 18! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. & trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. $160 per team of up to 8 people. Team spirit theme: Board Games Pizza provided, plus cash bar, silent auction, raffles ... Read More

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

ASMARK Agricenter

In person training to complete the Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training requirement will be offered Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter in Bloomington. The training is free and will last approximately 90 minutes. Training can also be completed online at bit.ly/IllinoisNH3  Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ... Read More

Rules for the Road – Champaign

Champaign County Farm Bureau 801 N Country Fair Dr Ste A, Champaign, IL, United States

Get the latest on transportation rules and regulations for Illinois farmers with the Rules for the Road program Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. at the Champaign County Farm Bureau office or register to participate virtually. Breakfast is included for in-person attendees and the registration deadline is Feb. 17.

Prime Timers Meeting

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Prime Timers will meet Thursday, February 24 at 11:30 a.m. the McLean County Farm Bureau Office, 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington. Lunch will be available for $5 per person. Reservations for lunch are required by Feb 22. The Prime Timers group is geared for any Farm Bureau members of retirement age.

Landowner 101 – Grain Marketing

McLean County Farm Bureau 2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington, IL, United States

Learn about cash markets, futures, options, hedging and contract types with the Landowner 101 Grain Marketing Class Feb. 24 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sign up for one or for the whole Landowner 101 series of classes: Feb. 10 – Farmland Ownership & Leasing Feb. 17 – Basic Agronomy Feb. 24  – Grain Marketing ... Read More

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

ASMARK Agricenter

In person training to complete the Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training requirement will be offered March 14 at 1 p.m. at the ASMARK Agricenter in Bloomington. The training is free and will last approximately 90 minutes. Training can also be completed online at bit.ly/IllinoisNH3  Farm operators and any farm employees who transport or apply anhydrous ... Read More

SILO Film Screening

ASMARK Agricenter

Join us for a FREE Screening of SILO March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Asmark Agricenter in Bloomington. Hosted by Illinois State University Collegiate Farm Bureau and sponsored in part by McLean County Farm Bureau.

Next Generation Cover Crop Management

Lexington Commuity Center 207 W Main St, Lexington, IL, United States

Next Generation Cover Crop Management for Advanced Cash Crop Yield, Water Quality, and Soil Health- March 25th AGENDA 9:00-9:30- Check-in 9:30-10:15- Dr. Armstrong 10:15-11:00 Lowell Gentry 11:00-11:45 Dr. Richard Roth and Michael Ruffatti 12:00- 12:30 Lunch -Julie Hewitt NREC Cover Crop Guide 12:30-1:00 Speaker Panel