Category Archives: Agribusiness
LISTEN: EDC's Nicole Bateman on Byers & Co
July 14, 2023 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the resources available at the Small Business Development Center based in Champaign-Urbana, r...
Jul 14, 2023
ADM to hold career expo for high school and college students
July 12, 2023 - ADM will host an open house and career expo aimed at high school juniors, seniors, and college students. The expo will be held July 25th from 3-7pm. ADM employees from different branch...
Jul 12, 2023
New program offers farmers and their families access to free mental health care
July 11, 2023 - Farming is stressful, and the Illinois agriculture community faces unique challenges every day that take a toll on mental health. A new program from the University of Illinois Extensio...
Jul 11, 2023 Waist up portrait of senior farmer on field, looking at camera.
Decatur's Andreas Ag Academy honored at IL State FFA convention
June 15, 2023 - Local chapters of the DPS61 Duane O. Andreas Ag Academy were honored this week a the 95th annual Illinois FFA Convention in Springfield. 15 FFA members from the MacArthur and Eisenhowe...
Jun 15, 2023
ADM appoints new Chief Science Officer
June 12, 2023 - ADM announced the appointment of Dr. Nuria Miquel as senior vice president and chief science officer of the company, effective August 1. "Innovation is a foundation of ADM's culture an...
Jun 12, 2023
The Macon County Farm Bureau hosts annual Agucation at Richland Community College
May 9, 2023- Students and educators from Maroa-Forsyth Grade School & South Shores Elementary School participated in day two of Agucation at Richland Community College, hosted by the Macon County ...
May 09, 2023
Tickets still available for the State of the Community
April 19, 2023 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the State of the Community on Thursday, April 27th from 8:00 am - 10:00 am at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. The State o...
Apr 24, 2023
LISTEN: RCC joins Byers & Co to talk about horticulture and Ag program
April 20, 2023 - Jess Smithers of Richland Community College and Shiann Currie, a horticulture student at RCC, joined Byers & Co to talk about the Ag program at the school, a recent conference, th...
Apr 20, 2023
ADM partners with Living Lands & Waters to plant trees and present education programs for Earth Week
April 19, 2023 - In celebration of Earth Week 2023, over 30 ADM colleagues and Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) are teaming up this week to participate in a range of volunteer events and education...
Apr 19, 2023
U of I Master Gardener program to hold plant sale
April 18, 2023 - The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in Macon County are preparing for their annual plant sale. This year's event will feature a wide variety of flower and vegetable ...
Apr 18, 2023