Dr. Steve Johnson will be at the Knox Agri Center on Tuesday, June 16 at 7PM to present a marketing seminar titled "Managing Crop Price Volatility & Input Cost Uncertainty". Topics will include Crop Prices, Planted Acres & Weather Outlook, Estimating Farmer Breakeven Crop Prices, Determine '25 Crop ARC/PLC & Potential ECO Payments, Review your '26 Crop Pre-Harvest Marketing Plan, Understanding Geopolitical Issues & Input Supply Consolidation, Discuss Strategies for Managing Crop Prices & Input Costs. To reserve your seat, please call the Knox County Farm Bureau at 309-342-2036 or visit knoxcfb.org HERE.
The Knox County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting their 4th Annual 4-H & FFA Lawnmower & Tractor Safety Challange on June 23 at the Knox County Fairgrounds at 6PM. Food will be served prior to the safety school portion of the night. Young Leaders will teach participants 8-13 lawnmower safety and 14 and older tractor safety. After a brief safety test, participants will be able to take part in the lawnmower or tractor driving contest course. This event is an updated version of the 4-H & FFA Tractor & Lawnmower Safety School & Driving Contest. Please RSVP to the office at 309-342-2036 or HERE.