GROWMARK

Midwest Food Bank will receive a large donation from GROWMARK that will help the organization reach its latest financial goal.

Art collectors in central Illinois have a rare opportunity. The agriculture business Growmark is selling off its art collection. Appraisers valued the more than 60 works at more than $90,000.

The new director for the University of Illinois Extension in McLean, Livingston and Woodford counties says she wants to offer agriculture and consumer education in more rural communities.

Amanda Stanko of Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary has been named 2023 Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year.

Meanwhile, neighbor Country Financial will be updating the building it occupies alongside Growmark and the Illinois Farm Bureau.

While McLean County nonprofits have struggled, they don’t seem to be seeing the critical decreases in funding and workforce volatility that is crippling nonprofits elsewhere.

The new five-year farm bill is expected to reach $1 trillion for the first time.

State climatologist Trent Ford with the Illinois State Water Survey said, as of Wednesday morning, the Town of Normal has received 4.3 inches of rain since April 1. Only 1992 was drier, said Ford.

Central Illinois congressman Eric Sorensen says he's optimistic Congress can come to agreement on a farm bill this year. The Democrat from Moline was recently appointed to the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine will likely impact how much we pay at the pump.