Menard County Farm Bureau

09/03/2026

🚨TAKE ACTION: Protect American Beef Production 🚨

(ACTION REQUEST LINK IN COMMENTS)

Illinois Farm Bureau and Illinois Beef Association are asking you to urge Congress and the White House to protect American beef production.

An additional 660 million pounds of foreign beef is set to enter the U.S. over just 90 days at prices 25% below market value, undercutting producers.

Now is not the time. Farmers need long-term market stability, allowing producers to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, increase American beef production and ensure consumers have access to a safe, abundant and affordable food supply.

08/31/2026

The MCFB Board of Directors gathered data this past week on corn yield estimates. Here are the results! 🌽

08/27/2026

A few weeks later, we’re still looking back on a great Beef Up the Block! 🐃

Menard County Farm Bureau was proud to help bring local beef to Chicago and connect agriculture with legislators and their communities in a unique way.

While we were there, we also had the opportunity to recognize State Representative Camille Y. Lilly & Senate President Don Harmon with their Friend of Ag Awards, courtesy of Illinois Farm Bureau & Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR, showing their support of Illinois Agriculture.

Check out the album for more pics from this great day!

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 ALOT Program!

Are you an Illinois Farm Bureau member looking to grow your leadership skills, expand your agricultural knowledge, and become a stronger voice for agriculture? The Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT) program could be a great opportunity for you!

📅 Applications are due November 2nd
💻 Candidate interviews: November 17th via Zoom
The 2027 program will take participants throughout Southern Illinois and beyond:
📍 February 2–3: Mt. Vernon
📍 February 9: Fairfield
📍 February 16–17: Springfield
📍 February 23: Carbondale
📍 March 2–3: Edwardsville
💻 March 9: Zoom
📍 March 17–18: Bloomington

Participant Eligibility:
🌱 Illinois Farm Bureau members actively engaged in agriculture
🌱 Members committed to serving as leaders and spokespersons for agriculture
🌱 Demonstrated agricultural leadership, involvement, and support
🌱 Commitment and potential to serve as a leader in agriculture
🌱 Must be 21+ to participate

Ready to take the next step in your agricultural leadership journey?
Apply by November 2nd!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/KPtfXM0kiz

08/14/2026

Thank you to Shambolee Golf Course, Prairieland FS, Inc. for providing a great breakfast, all our sponsors, and golfers for making the 2026 Farmers Play Day a success!

Check out the webpage for more pictures & info for next year! ⛳

https://www.menardcfb.org/farmers-play-day.html

08/11/2026