The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comments on its proposed interim registration review of glyphosate. Glyphosate is a valuable tool for farmers to manage weed growth, improve crop yields, and support conservation-based practices. The loss of glyphosate would present a significant challenge to farmers. It is crucial that farmers support the agency’s assessment that glyphosate […]

Megan Tuetken, Irving, is the recipient of a $4,000 scholarship from the Illinois Farm Bureau Rural Nurse Practitioner Program. The scholarship program helps encourage and develop the pool of rural health practitioners to help meet primary care needs in rural Illinois.  Students who receive scholarships agree to practice in an approved rural county in Illinois. […]

By: Adrienne DeSutter Tools for Managing Stress on the Farm You’ve got 5 pairs of pliers, 12 screwdrivers, and 16 wrenches to fix any problem that comes up on the farm. But how many tools do you have lying around to manage your stress? Here are a few stress-management tools to keep even the busiest […]

By: Adrienne DeSutter Raise your hand if this spring was one of your most stressful planting seasons. Did you notice that it rained a little? Even before the imperfect conditions, farming has been listed as one of the most stressful occupations. Regardless of the torrential rain, the trade war, and the low commodity prices, several […]

Be kind to your mind. There are both local and national resources available if you or someone you know is in a crisis. Sometimes a simple phone call can make a world of difference.

Montgomery CFB Board Members met in Springfield for dinner with their adopted Legislator, Illinois Senator Tom Cullerton on May 16. The group discussed field conditions and tariffs with the Senator and also received an update on current issues in his district. After dinner the group toured the museum at the restaurant; “Route 66 Motorheads Bar […]

Over 40 FFA members joined Montgomery County Farm Bureau Young Leaders on a tour of the Marcoot Jersey Creamery in Greenville on May 6th to learn about dairy cattle and dairy products. The students are enrolled in high school ag programs throughout the county and were participating in the Farm Bureau’s FFA Acquaintance Day program.  […]

Farmers haven’t been able to get much field work done with the rain showers that keep popping up this Spring. Illinois Farm Bureau made a trip to the county to visit with farmers and a Country Financial Representative in Raymond. Check out the video for the full story. https://farmweeknow.com/story-itching-2-188711