Here are some planting season driving tips from Executive VP Tim Stock of the Macon County Farm Bureau.
Macon County Farm Bureau News
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!!!
February 2, 2026
MCFB Featured Benefit of the Month for February:
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MCFB members receive 10% off carpet, upholstery and duct cleaning!
Address: 520 N Front Street
Phone: 217-428-2371
Web: https://www.servpro.com/
January 30, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity!!!
For several years, the Balloon Assoc. has offered scholarships to students in 19 Illinois counties. This is due to the generosity of the farming community allowing hot air balloons to launch from or land on their property.
There is exciting news for this year's BAGI scholarships. The application has been streamlined (fewer questions) and can now be submitted online! Four $500 scholarships will be awarded.
January 16, 2026
The IAA Foundation endeavors to enhance the future of agriculture by providing college scholarships to Illinois Farm Families, Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses, or their children who major in agriculture, agribusiness, or an ag-related course of study. The IAA Foundation is pleased to administer scholarships on behalf of agricultural partners and families who wish to support future generations and help assure a well-qualified and professional agricultural workforce in Illinois while supporting farming communities. The application period runs from January 1 - February 15.
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
June 13, 2026
We had several small showers last weekend as surrounding counties had flash flood warnings and several inches fell in Henry and Bureau counties just north of us. Interstate 80 and Route 40 north of Buda were flooded for a while.…
June 13, 2026
After proceeding through last weekend with minimal moisture, we felt a little disappointed we missed some timely, much needed rain chances. That soon changed. We had sprayers running full bore Wednesday in soybeans with some light shower activity present in…
June 13, 2026
We received 3.7 inches of rain last week. That is what we normally get for the entire month of June. It’s great for the crops but not prices. Post spraying has stopped until the fields dry out. The rain did…
June 13, 2026
It was a stormy week on the farm. We received some needed rain, about 3 inches, but also multiple rounds of destructive winds. The corn is twisted in every direction. We will have to wait and see how it recovers.
June 13, 2026
We asked for rain and we sure received it. Rainfall for the week ranged from 3 to 12 inches. Flash flooding tore up some fields and roads over in Henry County. I saw snapchats of round bales floating down the…
June 13, 2026
The rains finally came so there are plenty of smiles to go around here in Lee County. Depending on location, we got anywhere from 2.5 to 3.5 inches and I can hear the thunder still rumbling outside my window. The…