Indiana FFA convention is exciting time for members
Where does the time go? This year, serving as an Indiana FFA state officer has made the year fly by. This year has been spent doing many different, crazy, exciting things.
Relationships key during tenure as beef president
As the final days of my tenure as president of the Illinois Beef Association wind down, it is a good time to reflect on that experience and the accomplishments we have achieved over the last two years.
Ethanol, rising food prices not directly linked in study
There is no direct correlation between the federal biofuels mandate and increasing food prices, according to a study conducted by ABF Economics, an agriculture and biofuels consulting firm.
Shop in neighborhood to support local businesses
I am all about supporting Indiana businesses, from the smallest coffee shop to the largest winery in the state. I think the more local businesses, the better.
Illinois students awarded ag college scholarships
Water Street Solutions and Agriculture Future of America announced that Clayton Carley and Sarah Sellars are recipients of the 2013 National Leader and Academic Scholarship.
Golf outing in Princeton to benefit Ag in the Classroom
The Farm Bureaus of Bureau and Lee counties will be hosting their fourth annual golf outing in support of the Agriculture in the Classroom program on Friday, June 28, at Hunter’s Ridge Golf Course in Princeton.
Registration for IALF golf event under way
The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation 2013 Golf Classic is set for Monday, June 24, at the Pontiac Elks Country Club in Pontiac.
Peoria County Farm Bureau hosting market outlook meeting
The Peoria County Farm Bureau Marketing Committee will host an outlook meeting on Tuesday, June 18, at Farm Bureau Park south of Kickapoo.
'Fluffy cows' help draw public's attention to ag
I have to confess, dear readers, I am one of those folks swept up in the “fluffy cow” craze. I love them. I do. They make me laugh, they make me smile and I genuinely admire Matt Lautner of Breed Lautner and Lautner Farms based in Adel, Iowa.
City, university partner in biocrop research
A unique study utilizing treated urban wastewater irrigated on bioenergy and row crops will begin this year.
USB leaders laud use of biodiesel, other soy products
New York City, with the help of U.S. soy, is learning that it’s actually pretty easy to be green with products such as soy-backed carpeting and synthetic grass.
Growers have options to apply sidedress nitrogen
When circumstances beyond your control limit your ability to apply nitrogen or if growing conditions cause the loss of already-applied nitrogen, it makes sense to consider a sidedress application to meet crop needs.
Pork profit returning, but planting delay worrisome
Hog production has returned to profitability as hog prices rallied from the mid-$50s per live hundredweight in March to the low $70s today.
Local farmers hope Smithfield deal gets consumers thinking
Jody and Beth Osmund don’t expect the sale of Smithfield Foods to Shuanghui International to bring a mass exodus of concerned carnivores to their farm gate for the naturally-raised, antibiotic-free meat they raise and sell.
Annual dairy breakfast planned in Boone County
The 16th annual Boone County Farm Bureau Foundation Dairy Breakfast will be held June 15 at Johnson Family Dairy Farm. The farm is located at 6431 Stateline Rd. in Poplar Grove.
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