Ag in the Classroom

Thanks to Our Lady of Lourdes for hosting Ag in the Classroom today! Seventy first, second and fourth graders learned about all of the farms it takes for just one McDonald's Happy Meal!

Photo: Mrs. Barringer's fourth graders read the Poultry Ag Mag

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Illinois Farm Bureau News

Father-son pair thankful to harvest first crop together

October 22, 2026

FarmWeek's View from the Cab series continues featuring Denny and Colby Ryan in Cumberland County.

International grain tour sales surpass $200 million

October 22, 2026

International buyers were a part of two Illinois grain tours hosted by IDOA this fall.

Ag teacher focuses on opportunities for students

October 22, 2026

New Brown County agriculture teacher/FFA adviser brings new ideas like aquaponics to her students.

Nelson on 2026 crop, Harvest Fuel Relief program, FFPA

October 22, 2026

Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson says the keynote speaker for IFB's Annual Meeting will address critical moments IFB and its membership are facing.

UAN32, UAN28, anhydrous lead fertilizer prices higher

October 21, 2026

Fertilizer prices continue to be mostly higher.

4-H, IFB helps young leader gain agriculture knowledge

October 21, 2026

Alex Paul joined the agriculture world later, but has quickly become an advocate for the industry.