Maintenance on trucks and trailers to get ready for harvest has begun. Last week we moved in a bulk LP tank that will feed the grain dryer this harvest. Most of the second crop green beans have emerged. The first…
Ag in the Classroom Committee
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The Ag in the Classroom Committee is made up of members of the Macon County Farm Bureau, community ag-related organizations, and area teachers.
The committee works together to provide accurate, age appropriate information and programs.
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Committee Members:
Megan Coy - FCAE
Karen Edgecombe, Retired Mt. Pulaski Grade School teacher, farmer
Delaney Haubner, SWCD
Steve MCoy, past MCFB Board member, farmer
Jim & Sue Waddell, Jim - Former MCFB Board Member, Sue - Former AITC Chairperson, both farmers
Haley Jones, U of I Extension - Macon County Unit
Meadow Sporrer, SWCD
Rob Springman, MCFB Board Member, ag professional, farmer
Tim Young, Country Financial
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
August 8, 2026
The crops are progressing along nicely for the start of August. Early corn is dented and soybeans are starting to fill out. We are in a pattern of hot humid weather with brief cool downs. We have been getting rains…
August 8, 2026
We had a pretty solid 3-5-inch shot of rain since my last report. Grain fill is moving along with corn in the R3-R5 range. Corn aphids have shown up suddenly, mostly hybrid-specific. They proved to be a costly pest two…
August 8, 2026
The weekend of Aug. 1-2 we dumped out another 1.7 inches from the rain gauge. Most all the county caught that cloud burst and there is now a collective sigh of relief. The cracks in my heavy soils were deep…
August 8, 2026
Since my last report we’ve had 2.3 inches of rain along with cooler temperatures, just what the crops needed to start August. Some tall soybeans did lodge from the heavy rain. Corn ears are adding depth to the kernels. Everything…
August 8, 2026
We received a much needed 1.5 inches of rain last weekend. The crops soaked it all up! Soybeans are building pods and corn is filling kernels. Last week our family hosted international soybean buyers in Chicago for Soyconnext at the…