Mental health matters, especially in agriculture, where stress and isolation are common. National research shows farmers and ranchers experience suicide rates 2–5 times higher than the general population due to unique pressures like financial uncertainty, weather challenges, and long hours.
This Mental Health Month, remember that support is available at Farm Family Resource Initiative Helpline: 1-833-FarmSOS or 1-833-327-6767
Serves farm families across the entire state of Illinois
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Macon County Farm Bureau News
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
Featured Benefit of the Month for May -
Connie’s Country Greenhouse
Members receive 10% off!
325 2400th Avenue in Latham
Phone: 217.674.9033
Web: www.conniescountrygreenhouse.com
April 16, 2026
Freezer meals for summer are now available! Simply call 217.877.2436 to place your order today. Funds raised benefit the Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation.
April 2, 2026
Here are some planting season driving tips from Executive VP Tim Stock of the Macon County Farm Bureau.
March 24, 2026
Celebrating the 2026 Macon County Farm Bureau Ag Day Baby
Nora Tuel was born on National Agriculture Day, March 24, 2026, at 6:44 am at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Daughter of Anthony and Julie Tuel, she was 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and 19 inches long. She has one big sister, Wrenly. The Macon County Farm Bureau congratulated the family with a big basket of gifts. Congratulations to the family on their new bundle of joy!
March 23, 2026
National Agriculture Week kicks off!
The Macon County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Committee donated over 40 books to both the Baum and Maroa-Forsyth Elementary school libraries! The two schools were selected as winners of this year's Ag Week book donation by actively participating with the Ag in the Classroom program. The books were selected from the Illinois Ag in the Classroom suggested reading list. Congratulations!!!
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
May 5, 2026
A View from the Cab in DeWitt County.
May 5, 2026
Livestock are enjoying lush pastures across much of Illinois so far this spring.
May 5, 2026
Corn and soybean basis strengthened across the eastern Corn Belt in April.
May 5, 2026
Impacted producers should timely report all crop, livestock and farm infrastructure damages, losses.
May 4, 2026
Highlights from USDA's weekly crop progress and condition report.
May 4, 2026
Highlights from USDA's weekly Crop Progress and Condition report.