Madison County Farm Bureau

06/01/2026

Click the link to read more about specialty crop relief eligibility.

The $1.625 billion in one-time bridge payments will provide partial relief as growers continue to navigate elevated costs, trade uncertainty and tight margins.

05/28/2026

Tailgates n' Tallboys has a lineup you don't want to miss, and we have discounted tickets for our members! Mark your calendars and get your tickets for June 18-21 in Bloomington, IL. Contact our office to receive a discount code.

05/27/2026

Join us at Jarvis Square Market x Maryville Farmers Market on Thursday, June 18!

🌽June 18th🌽
Save the date! Our June market is going to be so much fun for the whole family!

We welcome the Madison County Farm Bureau for our celebration of local agriculture- From the Fields to Main Street! 🌾

Interactive ag displays and games, touch-a-tractor, meet some local farmers, community partner giveaways and more!

Plus all the market vendors, food, drinks and time spent with neighbors! And seasonal produce should be coming nicely by then 🍅

05/04/2026

Interested in learning about data centers? Check out this quick read from FarmWeekNow and Illinois Farm Bureau!

State legislators consider testimony as 21 data center bills are introduced in the General Assembly.

04/30/2026

Thank you to the more than 1,300 Illinois Farm Bureau members who answered the call to action and made their voices heard.

We also thank members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, Rep. Mike Bost, Rep. Darin LaHood, Congresswoman Mary Miller, for listening to farmers and supporting passage of the Farm Bill in the U.S. House, along with the House Ag GOP Committee and Chairman G.T. Thompson for their leadership.

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

THE TIME IS NOW! Support the Farm Bill.

TAKE ACTION: Use the link in comments to email your U.S. Representative and urge a YES vote.

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider the 2026 Farm Bill this week.
Farmers have gone without the certainty of a new Farm Bill since 2023. It’s time for Congress to pass a modern, five-year Farm Bill that reflects today’s agriculture.

Here’s a quick catch-up so you know where this important piece of legislation stands:
✅ House Ag Committee → DONE
🔄 House Floor Vote → IN PROCESS
⏳ Senate Consideration & Conference → NEXT

04/27/2026

Census of Agriculture Fun Fact!

04/25/2026

Member savings that make a splash! IFB members enjoy special admissions savings at Holiday World. Plan your visit today.