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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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Historic mansion features Gilded Age Christmas
A historic mansion whose owner was close friends with Abraham Lincoln will be the centerpiece of a traditional Gilded Age Christmas this holiday season.
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Indiana nursery specializes in popular Christmas plant
Heartland Growers in Westfield spreads holiday cheer in a big, colorful way. The nursery and greenhouse doesn’t just grow a few hundred poinsettias each season – it raises more than 283,500, which all vary in variety, size and color.
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Nelson looks back and forward as presidency ends

Saturday, December 07, 2013 5:00 PM

The baby just woke up from his nap, a reporter is at the door, a teenager, then a pre-teen trail in off the bus from school, someone helping with harvest calls with a question about the grain dryer.

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Australia rejects ADM's proposed GrainCorp buyout

Saturday, December 07, 2013 3:00 PM

The Australian government has rejected Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s bid to acquire grain handler GrainCorp Ltd., saying the proposed buyout by would be contrary to the national interest.

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Initial deer harvest numbers are down in Illinois

Saturday, December 07, 2013 1:00 PM

Illinois hunters harvested fewer deer during the opening weekend of the firearm season this year. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said that hunters harvested about 55,700 deer the weekend of Nov. 22-24.

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New statue brings joy to visitors during holiday season

Saturday, December 07, 2013 11:00 AM

There are many Christmas movie classics that go perfect with a warm blanket and hot cocoa, such as “White Christmas” and “Frosty the Snowman.” But family favorite “A Christmas Story” stands as one of funniest shows of the season.

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Artists share passion for stained glass, glass blowing

Saturday, December 07, 2013 9:00 AM

Working with glass is a passion for Mary Kernan that she enjoys sharing with others. “I started working with stained glass more than 30 years ago when I trained with Alberto Garcia, a master craftsman from Spain,” said Kernan, who together with her husband, Jack Doebler, owns New Morning Glass.

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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

FFA creed providing strong statement about ag's future

“I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words, but of deeds.” — Those powerful words belong to the opening sentence of the FFA creed, which was written by E.M. Tiffany.
Eliminating food waste is big part of helping hungry world

Some startling statistics were released during World Food Day. There are nearly 842 million people worldwide who are chronically undernourished. But, according to the United Nations, if we collectively work together to reduce food waste, there would be enough food to feed up to two million additional people.
Illinois ag committee leader sponsors GMO labeling bill

With friends like Illinois state Sen. David Koehler, who needs enemies? Koehler, D-Peoria, is the sponsor of SB1666, a bill calling for labeling of foods originating from genetically modified plants.
Feed prices are significant portion of costs for dairies

Dairymen in the Midwest have a little better forage availability this year compared to one year ago, when many were dealing with a severe drought, noted Mike Hutjens during a presentation at the recent World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.
Heart aches for blizzard victims in South Dakota

Mother Nature can unleash her fury and wrath at any time, especially when it’s least expected. Even with all the technology available in today’s day and age, experts sometimes can’t predict what’s going to happen with the weather until it’s already too late.

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

Obamacare to have major implications for farmers

Consumers ‘planting’ idea of buying local foods

Soybean producers should ID foliar diseases, consider management options

Pumpkin harvest off to smooth start in Indiana