From Friday, Aug. 7, through Aug. 16 the state’s sales tax on school supplies will be reduced from 6.25% to 1.25%.
Memorial Drive
Thanks to everyone that participated in the Emmett Sefton Memorial Drive! It raised $1800 for the Sefton Memorial Scholarship fund, which supports one area student majoring in ag annually.
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
August 3, 2026
The moisture was just what many crops needed for the home stretch of the growing season.
August 3, 2026
The latest central bank meeting wrapped up on July 29 with a decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.75%, although three of the 12 voting members dissented with the desire to raise interest rates. Market-implied odds were…
August 3, 2026
Farm production costs in Illinois increased nearly 9% between 2024-25.
August 3, 2026
Rainfall averaged 3.12 inches statewide July 1-28, about a half inch below normal.