We had several small showers last weekend as surrounding counties had flash flood warnings and several inches fell in Henry and Bureau counties just north of us. Interstate 80 and Route 40 north of Buda were flooded for a while.…
Programs for Students
Ag Presentations – Bring an Ag in the Classroom representative, a local farmer or agribusiness leader to talk to your classroom.
Agucation – For 5th grade students. Held during National Agriculture Week, students participate in several hands-on activities during a two-hour tour at Richland Community College. The program is designed to provide exposure to the many aspects of agriculture.
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Illinois Farm Bureau News
June 13, 2026
After proceeding through last weekend with minimal moisture, we felt a little disappointed we missed some timely, much needed rain chances. That soon changed. We had sprayers running full bore Wednesday in soybeans with some light shower activity present in…
June 13, 2026
We received 3.7 inches of rain last week. That is what we normally get for the entire month of June. It’s great for the crops but not prices. Post spraying has stopped until the fields dry out. The rain did…
June 13, 2026
It was a stormy week on the farm. We received some needed rain, about 3 inches, but also multiple rounds of destructive winds. The corn is twisted in every direction. We will have to wait and see how it recovers.
June 13, 2026
We asked for rain and we sure received it. Rainfall for the week ranged from 3 to 12 inches. Flash flooding tore up some fields and roads over in Henry County. I saw snapchats of round bales floating down the…
June 13, 2026
The rains finally came so there are plenty of smiles to go around here in Lee County. Depending on location, we got anywhere from 2.5 to 3.5 inches and I can hear the thunder still rumbling outside my window. The…