Nitrogen calculations made easy
Today’s near record-high fertilizer prices could be cheaper than in the spring given the uncertainty of future corn and natural gas prices — the primary drivers of nitrogen costs. When … Read More
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Interest rates, shipping conditions drive down farmer sentiment
In October’s Ag Economy Barometer reading, the Farm Financial Performance Index fell 13 points this month to 86. It reflects producers’ concerns about high input costs, weaker commodity prices and … Read More
Pork exports top year ago levels in August
U.S. pork exports reached the highest monthly total in August since November 2021. The boost to pork exports was led by Mexico, where 2022 shipments remain on record pace. “We … Read More
Saline River Farms, LLC has been awarded a $6.8 million grant through USDA Rural Development’s Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP)
“This is a good day for producers; a good day for those interested in working in these facilities; a good day for communities that will benefit and a good day … Read More
Join us in a around of applause for Illinois FFA members and chapters who walked away national winners during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo.
Former Illinois FFA State Secretary Gracie Murphy was elected National FFA Eastern Region Vice President. From premier chapters to team recognitions to individual proficiency awards, read about the areas Illinois … Read More
Illinois FCAE coordinator wins national honor
Dean Dittmar’s efforts to foster growth of ag education in Illinois earned him national recognition during the National FFA Convention. The state coordinator for Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education was … Read More
Farm to Food Bank program looking for right mixture
During Illinois’ Farm to Food Bank program’s first two years, nearly 2.5 million pounds of food was provided to food banks costing $1.1 million. The pilot program provides new market … Read More
A new collaboration between University of Vermont, Agricultural Marketing Resource Center and the National Extension Tourism Network is in the works to collect information to develop a national library and registry for agritourism operations.
“Part of our goal is to develop an agritourism network of service providers like ourselves, researchers, outreach nonprofits, government folks who are there to support producers diversifying into agritourism.” — … Read More
IFB members share takeaways from ag marketing summit
Four Illinois Farm Bureau members received summit sponsorships from IFB. Bringing diverse backgrounds to the table, including farmers markets, beekeeping and vegetable-growing, the four attendees shared highlights from the summit … Read More
Grants help get products to market
Hundreds of specialty growers, agritourism operators and ag service providers gathered last week in Pensacola, Florida for the National Agricultural Marketing Summit. FarmWeek’s Tammie Sloup has coverage from the event. … Read More