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Local News
  Two Illinois Soybean Association Leaders Are Honored by SIUC  
  Lyle Roberts and David Hartke won awards from SIU's College of Agricultural Scineces.  
  Compiled By Staff (May 9, 2008)  
  ICGA Opposes Waiving the Renewable Fuels Standard  
 

Art Bunting, ICGA president, says the U.S. Senate is setting ethanol up as the scapegoat for increased food prices.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 8, 2008)  
  Keep Your Home Safe: May Is Electrical Safety Month  
  The Illinois Electric Council has some tips for inspecting the electrical safety of your home.  
  Compiled By Staff (May 8, 2008)  
  Illinois College of ACES Award Winners Are Announced  
  Three industry veterans win top honors in Paul A. Funk Recognition Award.  
  Compiled By Staff (May 7, 2008)  
  Amanda Grundy to Oversee NRCS' Moultrie County Office  
  Grundy will provide full-time conservation support for area landowners.  
  Compiled By Staff (May 6, 2008)  
National News
  President Will Veto Farm Bill  
 

Schafer doesn't endorse signing of proposed Farm Bill.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 9, 2008)  
  Conference Committee Releases Farm Bill Report  
 

The culmination of three years work is headed for the floor of Congress.

 
  Jason Vance (May 9, 2008)  
  Midwest Senators Oppose RFS Waiver  
 

Bipartisan group of senators voice support of ethanol.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 9, 2008)  
  Large Wheat Crop May Not Drop Prices  
 

Expected rebound in wheat production doesn't necessarily mean lower prices.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 9, 2008)  
  CSP Sign-up Extended  
 

Producers have until May 30 to enroll.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 8, 2008)  
  Farm Bill Agreement Reached  
 

Principals have a bill to take to Congress.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 8, 2008)  
  U.S. Livestock Allowed into Russia  
 

Full market access to Russian market for all types of livestock.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 8, 2008)  
  Senate Hearing Questions Use of Ethanol Subsidies  
 

Testimony less supportive of ethanol than many had hoped.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 8, 2008)  
  HSUS Releases More Videotape  
 

Group is now targeting livestock auction markets.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 7, 2008)  
  Debate Continues on Blame for High Food Prices  
 

Ethanol still being attacked, but proponents are firing back.

 
  Compiled By Staff (May 7, 2008)  
Web Exclusives
  Hold Steady With Traditional Hybrids Until May 20  
  Switching to early-maturing hybrids can cause greater yield loss.  
  Josh Flint (April 28, 2008)  
  Feed Ration Calculator Helps Pork Producers Decide If They Should Include DDGS  
 

Developed by U of I Extension personnel, the calculator analyzes costs for various components of a feed ration.

 
  Josh Flint (April 22, 2008)  
Your Markets Today
  USDA Confirms Bullish Fundamentals  
 

Neither corn nor soybeans have much margin for error this summer, with global wheat stocks remaining very tight as well.

 
  Arlan Suderman (May 9, 2008)  
 Information from Rural Life magazine
 LDP Information
For Macon County, IL
ZIP Code:   
Commodity
PCP
LDP
Date
Barley $/Bushel$4.75$0.0005/09/2008
Canola $/Cwt.$23.85$0.0005/09/2008
Corn $/Bushel$5.99$0.0005/09/2008
Crambe $/Cwt.$21.90$0.0005/09/2008
Flaxseed $/Cwt.$27.65$0.0005/09/2008
Grain Surghum $/Cwt.$10.13$0.0005/09/2008
Mustard Seed $/Cwt.$57.04$0.0005/09/2008
Oats $/Bushel$3.39$0.0005/09/2008
Rapeseed $/Cwt.$24.04$0.0005/09/2008
Safflower $/Cwt.$23.04$0.0005/09/2008
Soybeans $/Bushel$12.47$0.0005/09/2008
Sunflowerseed - Oil Type $/Cwt.$24.73$0.0005/09/2008
Sunflowerseed - Other Type $/Cwt.$24.73$0.0005/09/2008
Wheat - Soft Red Winter $/Bushel$6.70$0.0005/09/2008
 
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