Sideways market for corn and soybeans amid steady demand
University of Illinois economist Darrel Good notes corn and soybean futures trading in tight ranges as market expectations for supplies meet steady or growing demand. He details pace measures for exports and domestic use, USDA projections for 2015-16 marketing year corn and soybean exports, and how ongoing stock and crush trends support a persistent sideways price pattern.
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National Oilseed Processors Association
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Deadline nears for crop insurance applications
The RMA reminds producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio that March 15 is the final date to apply for insurance on crops including barley, corn, soybeans, potatoes and pumpkins. Changes for 2016 include expanded APH Yield Exclusion, SCO availability in select counties, and nationwide Whole-Farm Revenue Protection. Contact a crop insurance agent or visit the RMA Agent Locator for details and estimates.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Brian Frieden
Rma Usda.gov
Illinois Products Expo spotlights Illinois grown goods
Springfield the 18th annual Illinois Products Expo brings over 70 Illinois food companies wineries and agriculture associations to the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on March 5 10 am to 5 pm and March 6 10 am to 3 pm Admission is 5 with free entry for children 10 and under Free food samples with small fees for beverage tastings The expo features meat products sauces jams and jellies soy candles soaps and lotions and 18 wineries including two new participants Illinois wine is a 692 million dollar state economic engine officials say with 100 plus wineries statewide and 450 growers represented
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Illinois
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Illinois State Fairgrounds
Raymond Poe
Iinois Agri
Cynthia Fleischli
Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association
Illinois ag education funding cut sparks concern in Rantoul
Illinois faces a proposed 1.8 million cut to agricultural education in FY2017. IL agricultural programs run 321 secondary programs with grants, a FCAE staff of six, and standards aligned curricula. The effort reaches 549000 elementary students and 29000 secondary students annually, with strong calls to protect funding.
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