Category Archives: News

Millikin University names 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
September 1, 2021 - Millikin University has announced the five newest members to the Millikin Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2021 class will be honored during the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 01, 2021

Donate to Decatur Parks Foundation, get a chance to win front row tickets to see Kevin Costner & Modern West
September 1, 2021 - Would you like to support a great cause and have a chance to get front row tickets to see Kevin Costner & Modern West this Saturday at The Devon? When you make a donation of at...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 01, 2021

LISTEN: Troy Eikenberry of ADM
September 1, 2021 - Troy Eikenberry of ADM joined Byers & Co to talk about how they are working to bring transparency to the fertilizer market at the Farm Progress Show.
Michelle Mitchell Sep 01, 2021

LISTEN: Congressmen Rodney Davis, Jim Baird, Randy Feenstra, and Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks
September 1, 2021 - Congressmen Rodney Davis (IL), Jim Baird (IN) and Randy Feenstra (IA) along with Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA) joined Byers & Co to talk about bio-fuels at the Fa...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 01, 2021

LISTEN: Matt Jungmann and Clay Gerhardt
September 1, 2021 - Matt Jungmann joined Byers & Co to talk about the first day of the Farm Progress Show and Clay Gerhardt talks about the Lee Price concert and the fall schedule of the Decatur P...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 01, 2021

LISTEN: Governor JB Pritzker
September 1, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker joined Byers & Co. at the Farm Progress Show to talk about the significance of agriculture business to the state, mental health for farmers, and the decisi...
Michelle Mitchell Sep 01, 2021

ADM announces industry's first net carbon neutral milling operations
August 31, 2021 - ADM announced today that the company has achieved net carbon neutral status for its U.S. flour milling operations. This accomplishment is an industry first of its kind and scale. The...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 31, 2021

Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County offering B2B Grant technical assistance
August 31, 2021 - Tomorrow, the EDC office will be holding technical assistance for the Back to Business (B2B) grant program. During this time, their staff can help answer any questions about the gran...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 31, 2021

Illinois Chamber of Commerce hosting webinar on legal issues related to vaccine requirements in the workplace
August 31, 2021 - The pandemic has placed more focus on healthcare in the workplace and what employers can or should do to protect the health and safety of employees, clients and vendors. The Illinois...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 31, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

Illinois Department of Agriculture announces expansion of farmer mental health initiatives
August 31, 2021 - Today at the Farm Progress Show, Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II and Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a grant award of $500,000 to increase farmer stres...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 31, 2021