Macon County Farm Bureau News
Celebrating the 2024 Macon County Farm Bureau Ag Day Baby!!
Wyatt Eugene Cory was born on National Ag Day, March 19, 2024, at 4:41 am at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Son of MCFB members Austin and Robin Cory, he was 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and 21 inches long. He has one big sister, Layne. The Macon County Farm Bureau congratulated the family with a big basket of gifts. Congratulations on your bundle of joy!
Nice turnout and a beautiful day for the Sefton Memorial Drive on Sunday! Thanks to everyone that came out for the fun event. Funds raised benefit the Sefton Memorial Scholarship Fund!
Macon County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Chair Lance Muirheid presents Northeast Community Fund Executive Director Angel Lawrence with a donation over $550. The Young Leaders earned this donation through the District Hunger Challenge at the 2022 Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Way to go, Young Leaders!!!
Thank you to IBEW 146 and WAND News for selecting the Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation as the 3 Degree Guarantee April recipient! The $950 will help support the Foundation's scholarship and Ag in the Classroom programs. Many thanks!!!
Safety First
The MCFB received a safety grant for the purchase of silicon wedding bands for its Board of Directors to help prevent finger injuries on the farm. The grant was presented by the Illinois Farm Bureau and Country Financial. Thank you for your continued support of farm safety!
Photo: MCFB Board of Directors Vice President Toby Pleasant shows off his new band.
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
As rising diesel prices squeeze farm margins, Illinois Harvest Permits can help farmers reduce fuel costs.
Fuel surcharges for rail transportation have nearly tripled in the past year.
IDNR's Rules on Deer Removal Permits were approved by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
A new agricultural injury data collection aims to become a resource for reducing ag-related injuries.
Farmers, others sue USDA over REAP solar restrictions, funding losses.
The main threat is hail and strong winds.