Global supplies of renewable electricity are growing faster than expected and could expand by 50% in the next five years, powered by a resurgence in solar energy. The International Energy … Read More
European producers of specialty agricultural products like French wine, Italian Parmesan and Spanish olives are facing a U.S. tariff hike due Friday with a mix of trepidation and indignation at … Read More
Commodity market futures prices for grains, oilseeds, livestock and dairy can be found on a new section of the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Voice of Agriculture website. (FarmWeekNow
Check out the “Farm, Food, Facts” podcast for insights from John Newton, AFBF’s chief economist, on how farmers are conserving natural resources and preserving the environment. Megan Dwyer, a fourth-generation … Read More
Farmers concerned about the rising cost of seed and other inputs have a new tool at their disposal to help offset risk. Bayer unveiled a new pricing model at its … Read More
With higher corn prices and a forecast of more acres, the GROWMARK Crop Nutrient Division expects strong demand for nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers this fall. Farmers will likely experience … Read More
Join us for a look at how the African Swine Fever outbreak is shaping global markets Wed., July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office. The … Read More
June 12, 2019 – University of Illinois farmdoc Webinar on Late Plant/Prevent Plant
Take a look at some agronomic issues for switching crops, planting cover crops and preparing your prevented planting acres for next year. Soil Health & Weed Control Presentation Slides … Read More
A look at what we know & don’t know yet about the 2019 Market Facilitation Program. 6.3.19 – Market Facilitation Program Slides