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ISA honors five for industry leadership excellence
Industry leaders in five areas that have an impact on soybean profitability were honored by the Illinois Soybean Association.
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Illinois association honors corn farmer boosters
The Illinois Corn Growers Association gave special recognition at its recent annual meeting to several people for their work to support the corn farmer.
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Farm Bureau leader takes stock of past decade
In the past nine years, Phil Nelson has shared the speech he gives to the membership of the Illinois Farm Bureau with only one other audience. “When we had hogs, I would go out and speak in the hog building and that was my audience,” said Nelson, laughing.
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Poultry association donates record-setting amount
To help spread holiday cheer to Hoosiers in need this year, the Indiana State Poultry Association made a record donation of 232,000 pounds of poultry.
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Milk prices could rise if farm bill measure looms

Monday, December 09, 2013 5:00 PM

A New Year’s deadline that could send the price of milk skyward looms over congressional negotiators as they try to reach agreement on a five-year farm bill.

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Congressional leader floats farm bill extension

Monday, December 09, 2013 3:00 PM

House Speaker John Boehner said the farm bill should be extended through January while negotiators work out differences on cuts to food stamps and how to restructure farm subsidies.

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NFU: Committee must act to pass a farm bill this year

Monday, December 09, 2013 1:00 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives will recess on Dec. 13, presenting another looming deadline for farm bill completion this year. The National Farmers Union has continued to send a clear message to members of the Farm Bill Conference Committee: A farm bill is needed now.

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DNR program brings in deer meat to feed hungry

Monday, December 09, 2013 11:00 AM

Too many deer; too little meat for the needy. What does Indiana do? State wildlife officials hope expanded funding for venison-donation programs will help keep Indiana’s booming whitetail deer population under control and give needy families a vital source of protein in time for winter.

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Operation Pollinator offers new options to protect bees

Monday, December 09, 2013 9:00 AM

Syngenta, in an effort to boost bee health, developed Operation Pollinator to establish pollinator habitats in field borders, hedgerows, filter strips, marginal cropland and Conservation Reserve Program land.

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From The Fields

Indiana agriculture needs a farm bill as fast as possible

This fall, Congress has an important opportunity to create jobs and grow the economy by passing a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. The farm bill impacts every American every day by providing a wide range of programs that strengthen our nation.
Thanks given to heroes that serve in military and farming

I would like to take a moment and say thank you to all of the heroes that have served and are currently serving this country. I know there are some common threads in farmers and soldiers, and oftentimes young farmers become soldiers.
Harvest work wrapped up at family farm in central Indiana

Just as one season comes to a close, time to start thinking about the next — winter shop projects, equipment maintenance and field projects. Before you know it, it will be time to pull the planter out again.
Different types of tillage now taking place in field

Lots of tillage is taking place, including both ripping and chiseling cornstalks, and I have seen a lot of inline ripping bean ground, too. Farmers or fertilizer dealers that strip-till are getting rolling, as well. Lots of lime and other dry fertilizers are being spread, as well.
Safety important as harvest season finally comes to end

The deer are moving with the cold mornings we experienced the past week, causing local hunters to think about deer season and motorists to be more cautious. Be safe as you wind down harvest and perform post-harvest activities.

Field Editor Blogs

News of kids' achievement helps to brighten dark time

As the saying goes, I’ve got bad news and I’ve got good news, what do you want first? The standard reply from most people is: Well, hit me with the bad news first.
Process to build grain silo is very impressive sight to see

On a recent assignment out of the Illinois AgriNews office, I learned about the slip form construction process. However, when I started my trip to Fall River, Wis., I had no idea that before the day was over I would be standing on top of a grain silo, 60 feet above ground.
Don't underestimate the power of young people

There is one phrase that every child dreads hearing come out of an adult’s mouth, and that is that they’re too young to play with a certain toy, perform a task or have a bedtime later than 7:30 p.m. I know from personal experience that being told that as a young kid, who sees the world as their oyster, can be tough to hear, if not downright disappointing.
Nature provides way to escape daily stresses

Whenever my dad is worried about something, he goes on a long walk. So I guess that’s where I get my instinct to turn to nature when life seems stressful. It happens. We lose jobs, loved ones or just have a bad day.
Investing in waterways is pivotal for nation's future

Interstate traffic is considered the province of the federal government. But when it comes to the Mississippi River, city officials are taking matters into their own hands.

Horse slaughter halted by federal appeals court

USDA raises soybean, lowers corn price forecasts

Bumpy road may challenge farmers in upcoming years

SIU forestry program continues to thrive

Advice offered to cook turkey for Thanksgiving

Horse slaughter halted by federal appeals court

Operation Pollinator offers new options to protect bees

Obamacare to have major implications for farmers

Consumers ‘planting’ idea of buying local foods

Soybean producers should ID foliar diseases, consider management options