Thank you!

Many thanks to Tim Young-COUNTRY Financial for his $500 donation to the Macon County Farm Bureau Foundation! Continued support such as this is what allows the Ag in the Classroom and scholarship programs to flourish in the county. Thanks, Tim!

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Illinois Farm Bureau News

Monitor CO2 to protect grain quality during spring warmup

May 27, 2026

Elevated CO2 levels are often an early warning sign of spoilage in the bin.

KSU Extension: Several factors to consider when it comes to beef cow size

May 27, 2026

Experts say there is no universal "ideal" cow size for every operation.

IAITC coordinators gather buzzworthy lesson ideas

May 27, 2026

Pollinator, tech and soil lessons equip IAITC coordinators for summer.

Crop progress report 5/26/26: Planting nears finish line

May 26, 2026

A summary of USDA's weekly crop progress and condition report.

Only one tornado in May after 'crazy April'

May 26, 2026

Dryness this month has resulted in conditions less favorable for severe weather.

Heavy rains trigger torrent of replant claims

May 26, 2026

A Burrus Seed agronomist and COUNTRY Financial claims manager share replant advice for farmers.