Macon County Farm Bureau News
Featured Benefit of the Month
Connie’s Country Greenhouse
Members receive 10% off!
Address: 325 2400th Avenue in Latham
Web: www.conniescountrygreenhouse.com
Phone: 217-674-3382
2025 Sefton Memorial Drive - Save the Date!
The Emmett Sefton Memorial Drive will be held on Sunday, July 20. More details to follow in Outlook, Facebook, and the MCFB website – www.maconcfb.org!
Celebrating the 2025 Macon County Farm Bureau Ag Day Baby
Calaiyah Tortorice was born on National Ag Day, March 18, 2025, at 9:41am at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Daughter of Jaylinn Tackaberry and Zackery Tortorice, she was 4 pounds, 2 ounces, and 17 inches long. Se has one big sibling, Legend. The Macon County Farm Bureau congratulated the family with a big basket of gifts. Congratulations to the family on their bundle of joy!
Featured Macon County Farm Bureau Member Discount for April
DI Fire
628 East William Street in Danville
Phone: 217. 442-1777
Web: www.difire.com
Members receive discounts – call for more info!
MCFB Board President Mat Muirheid and Young Leaders Chair and board member Lance Muirheid hosted Regan Deering for Illinois on their family farm. They spent time talking about this year's harvest and also important issues facing farmers right now.
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson spent several hours at IFB President Brian Duncan's farm on May 12.
U.S. tractor sales dropped in all categories last month, continuing a recent trend.
Tariffs and tight supplies are adding to uncertainty in the fertilizer market.
U.S. cuts tariffs on Chinese imports to 30% and Chinese duties on U.S. goods fall to 10%.
Illinois 4-H is exploring alternative options for members with poultry projects.