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Join the Knox County Farm Bureau!
May 8, 2012
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“Ag in a Day” Teacher Workshops Scheduled
April 12, 2012
Join area County Farm Bureaus at the “Ag in a Day” teacher workshops for hands-on activities, grant opportunities, farm tours, and free resources for your classroom. The workshops will be...
Young Farmer’s Host Annual Tractor & Lawnmower Safety School
April 12, 2012
The Knox County Farm Bureau Young Farmer’s Tractor and Lawnmower Safety School was held on March 20th at AC McCartney’s. Over twenty FFA and 4-H members were educated about proper safety...
Hunter Safety Course - June 29 & 30
April 12, 2012
The Knox County Farm Bureau Young Farmers will again be hosting their annual Hunter Safety Course.  The event will take place Friday, June 29th from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 30th...
Ag Day for Kids
April 12, 2012
On March 2nd, nearly 440 fourth grade students had the opportunity to visit Carl Sandburg College to participate in Ag Day for Kids and learn about the agricultural industry. Students rotated between...

Upcoming Events

  • KCFB Foundation Board Meeting
    May 22, 2012 - 7:00pm
    The Knox County Farm Bureau Board of Directors will have their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 PM at the Knox Agri Center.
  • Knox Ag Roundtable
    May 24, 2012 - 12:00pm
    The Knox Ag Roundtable will meet on Thursday, May 24 at noon at the Knox Agri Center.
  • Office Closed
    May 28, 2012 (All day)
  • Farm Safety Camp
    June 23, 2012 - 8:30am
    Farm Safety Camp 4 Just KidsJune 23, 2012Knox County Fairgrounds Ages 8-13 Camp Check In: 8:30 a.m. (No Cost to Attend!)Camp: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Accident Scene: 2:15-2:45 p.m. (Parents...
  • Hunter Safety Course
    June 29, 2012 - 5:30pm
    The Knox County Farm Bureau Young Farmers will again be hosting their annual Hunter Safety Course.  The event will take place Friday, June 29th from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 30th...

Illinois Farm Bureau News

CME Group to begin extended grain trade Sunday night
May 18, 2012

After a week of on-again, off-again decisions, CME Group finally decided Friday morning to begin extended trading this Sunday evening at 5 p.m. CDT.

List raises renewed concerns about EPA reach
May 18, 2012

Illinois farmers hope an expanded federal list of “wetlands” plants will not help the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sow new seeds of ag regulation.

IFB urges senators to oppose mandatory ag overtime
May 18, 2012
Drought conditions expand in southern IL
May 17, 2012

Some dry conditions remain in portions of Central Illinois this week.

USDA: It doesn't cost more to eat healthy
May 17, 2012

A recent USDA study debunks the common perception that it costs more to buy healthier food.

CME Group rethinks expanded trading hours
May 17, 2012

In response to criticism from grain industry officials, the CME has decided to expand trading hours to just 21 hours/day. A CME spokesman says the new hours won't begin until June 4 at the earliest.

Illinois Wheat Tour sees early harvest ahead
May 16, 2012

The annual tour of southern Illinois wheat fields projected an average yield of 56 bushels per acre, down from USDA's estimate of 62 bushels earlier this month.

Chicago Fed: Midwest farmland values continue to rise
May 16, 2012

Agricultural land values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District continued their rapid rise at the start of 2012, but short of the torrid pace of 2011.

44 Senators urge Farm Bill action
May 16, 2012

Congress will have less than two months between the November elections and New Year's to deal with numerous expiring tax break and budget issues, many affecting ag. We have an audio report from RFD Radio's Matt Kaye.

Illinois Wheat Tour underway
May 15, 2012

The Illinois Wheat Tour began this morning from two locations: Mt. Olive and Effingham. Participants are checking on the progress of the state's winter wheat crop. FarmWeekNow's Dan Grant is with the Mt. Olive group.