MANY THANKS to everyone that attended our 2026 concert at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater! It was a beautiful night to listen to great music - and for a great cause! Funds raised will benefit the MCFB Foundation.
Macon County Farm Bureau News
August 20, 2026
Thanks to our amazing concert sponsors!! Funds raised will benefit the MCFB Foundation's Ag in the Classroom and scholarship programs.
August 17, 2026
August 5, 2026
Great piece on Macon County's very own Lance Muirheid!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19RJZ2VVGH/?mibextid=wwXIfr
July 31, 2026
Fall freezer meal just dropped! Call 217.877.2436 to place an order. Funds raised benefit the Ag in the Classroom and scholarship programs.
July 31, 2026
MCFB staff with Illinois Farm Bureau intern Abby at the 2026 Member Appreciation Dinner. She was a great asset to our summer programs this year!
July 31, 2026
Nice piece on Ag in the Classroom's Summer Ag Class for area teachers last week! Thanks again to all that attended this year's event.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EoTnV9sb6/
July 30, 2026
Thanks to those that participated in the 2026 Sefton Memorial Drive! Over $1700 was raised for the Emmett Sefton Memorial scholarship fund, which gives $1,000 to an area student annually that is going into an ag-related field of study. Thanks again for your support for a great cause!
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
August 22, 2026
Got another 6-plus inches of rain since my last report. Area creeks and rivers came out of their banks over the weekend of Aug. 15. Mowing the lawn has become a very calculated task between downpours. Everyone is ready for…
August 22, 2026
Seed corn harvest has started in the northern part of the county. Pumpkin harvest is still happening in the area. So far, we have been satisfied with our tonnage, there is always a learning curve with growing a new crop.…
August 22, 2026
Last week, just a few hours after submitting my report and saying we missed all the rain, it started. We are good now. Fortunately, we missed the heaviest rains. We did end up with over 3 inches since my last…
August 22, 2026
Rain! Two weeks ago we ended up with a total of 5 inches. Other pockets had 10 or more. Last week we added another 1 to 2 inches, while other pockets added 5. Most of the corn is still green…
August 22, 2026
I must sound like a broken record, but more pop-up thunderstorms hit us last week. The lawnmower never stops and soybeans are getting every opportunity to reach their potential, as long as they don’t get drowned out. We’re still completing…
August 22, 2026
We were lucky and caught some needed rain last week! Fall seems to be getting closer and the temps have been great compared to the previous week. It was a busy week with school starting back up and also helping…