Ten Illinois FFA members were selected as the 2026 major state officer candidates.
Scholarships
Scholarship Season
Scholarships presented by the Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation are now online at www.MaconCFB.org. Parents must be an MCFB member and student must be majoring in an agricultural-related field of study to be eligible to apply. Applications must be received by March 1.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Fink at 877.2436 or jennifer@maconcfb.org.
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
April 22, 2026
Research and diligence in protective measures keep Illinois horses safer from viral diseases.
April 21, 2026
Initial operational capability targeted for November 2027.
April 21, 2026
The cost of corn production for Illinois FBFM members, $5.16 per bushel in 2025, could rise in 2026.
April 21, 2026
While global beef supplies continue to tighten, driven by declines in the U.S., Brazil, China and the European Union, USDA projects total red meat and poultry production actually could rise 1% this year worldwide.
April 21, 2026
Wet weather has replenished soil moisture in many parts of the state.