Another week and still no rain. Our area is showing up on the drought monitors now. The crop is showing more signs of stress from the prolonged heat without rain. The corn that is further along still has a good…
Committee
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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Board Representatives:
Cory Ritter
Rob Springman
Committee Members:
Mike Barringer, past MCFB Board Member
Angela Daily, SWCD
Elliott Burgett, past MCFB Board Member, Connie's Country Greenhouse, farmer
Karen Edgecombe, Retired Mt. Pulaski Grade School teacher
Steve MCoy, past MCFB Board member & farmer
Jim & Sue Waddell, Jim - Former MCFB Board Member, Sue - Former AITC Chairperson
Jenna Ward, U of I Extension, Macon County Unit
Weather
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Weather forecast from yr.no, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and the NRK
Illinois Farm Bureau News
June 25, 2022
We got 1.4 inches of rain and 3 or 4 inches in some areas June 17, with extreme wind. Many fields of corn were blown over or down. As this week passed, the corn straightened back up and could use…
June 25, 2022
Summer is here along with heat and dryness. Corn has been rolling leaves for protection and soybeans look very dry. Our yards went from lush green to brown with clover. Hay is getting baled and roadsides mowed. Looks like a…
June 25, 2022
Aspiring agronomist shares an update on his LaSalle County plot.
June 25, 2022
Efforts to improve Upper Mississippi River system making a difference, but more to do.
June 25, 2022
And the heat continues. We were fortunate to receive .8 inches of rain June 17, which was very welcome. Wheat harvest has been progressing rapidly with good yields and quality and should be wrapping up this week. We finished our…