U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has until June 6, 2030, to determine if the monarch butterfly should be listed as a threatened species as part of a settlement reached with conservation groups in a federal lawsuit.
Ag in the Classroom Committee
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The Ag in the Classroom Committee is made up of members of the Macon County Farm Bureau, community ag-related organizations, and area teachers.
The committee works together to provide accurate, age appropriate information and programs.
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Committee Members:
Megan Coy - FCAE
Karen Edgecombe, Retired Mt. Pulaski Grade School teacher, farmer
Delaney Haubner, SWCD
Steve MCoy, past MCFB Board member, farmer
Jim & Sue Waddell, Jim - Former MCFB Board Member, Sue - Former AITC Chairperson, both farmers
Haley Jones, U of I Extension - Macon County Unit
Meadow Sporrer, SWCD
Rob Springman, MCFB Board Member, ag professional, farmer
Tim Young, Country Financial
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
October 26, 2026
Corn yields are generally down compared to last year in Illinois so far this harvest.
October 26, 2026
As harvest winds down, can grain markets rebound?
October 26, 2026
WINNEBAGO-BOONE: Bus Trip: A Christmas Carol at Circa 21, Dec. 2. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau building, 1925 S. Meridian Road, Rockford. Estimated return time is 6 p.m. Cost is $125 per member…
October 25, 2026
Illinois FFA had 231 members receive American FFA Degrees at the 99th National FFA Convention.
October 24, 2026
Jaron Black was named the 2026 American Star in Agricultural Placement at National FFA Convention.