HIGH PRICES CURE HIGH PRICES –
Grain prices are at the highest level since 2013 when the drought-diminished crop in 2012 left shorter supplies than the domestic and international markets needed. And the highest prices in … Read More
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FREEZE PUTS CENTRAL ILLINOIS FRUIT CROPS IN JEOPARDY –
Fruit farmers in central Illinois are worried a freeze Tuesday night could destroy their crops. According to the National Weather Service, a Freeze Warning is in effect from 1 a.m. … Read More
AGRICULTURAL TRADE CAN MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS –
A new study from the University of Illinois looks at how changes in weather – including extreme events – may decrease crop profit in one state while increasing profits in … Read More
RESHAPING GRAIN TRADE? CHINA MOVES TO CHANGE ANIMAL FEED RECIPES –
China issued guidelines on Wednesday recommending the reduction of corn and soymeal in pig and poultry feed, a measure that could reshape the flow of grains into the world’s top … Read More
A GIANT, INDOOR VERTICAL FARM AIMS TO BRING JOBS AND FRESH PRODUCE TO COMPTON –
An innovative agriculture startup plans to open an indoor vertical farm in Compton to help bring more jobs and loads of fresh produce to the California city. (CNN)
FOOD TRUCK FRENZY RAISES FUNDS FOR UNITED WAY OF DECATUR & MID-ILLINOIS –
The Food Truck Frenzy was a fundraiser for United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois. The event also provided restaurants an opportunity to bring back diners. (Herald & Review)
MASKS OFF, MAHI MAHI ON. RESTAURANT WORKERS ARE IN A RACE FOR VACCINES –
As states open vaccines and restaurants to all, wait staff and food service workers are often left behind. Some chefs have even opened pop-up spots to get their employees shots … Read More
PERFECT STORM OF FACTORS DRIVES UP ILLINOIS’ FARMLAND VALUES –
The values of Illinois’ agricultural lands are increasing, as is optimism. Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Past President and Accredited Farm Manager Seth Baker said rising … Read More
DEEP FREEZE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO TEXAS, OKLAHOMA WHEAT CROPS –
Freezing temperatures could hurt some crops growing in the heart of the U.S. wheat belt, and are slowing the pace of crop plantings in the Midwest. (Bloomberg)
HARVEST HERITAGE: A FAMILY SUCCESS – The Zelhart family traces its heritage in the Maroa area to a 240-acre Depression-era farm. Now, three family members navigate making joint decisions on the farm. (WCIA)
The Zelhart family traces its heritage in the Maroa area to a 240-acre Depression-era farm. Now, three family members navigate making joint decisions on the farm. (WCIA)